PGCE (Secondary) Mathematics at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Maths teachers help students to understand and apply mathematical concepts, from basic arithmetic to algebra, geometry and statistics. Learning maths helps them develop a mindset for problem-solving that they can carry into many areas of life. Our Secondary Mathematics PGCE leads to QTS – the professional teaching qualification.

Faculty: School of Education | Department: Teaching (postgraduate) | Duration: full-time: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will spend two-thirds of your year teaching under supervision in schools. Our tutors and mentors will advise and support you throughout each placement. You will receive comprehensive feedback during this time which will enable you to see what you are doing well and where you might need to improve. At Brighton we work in partnership with schools and colleges to provide a high-quality programme of support which is designed to provide a balance of theory and practice.

Career pathways

A (Secondary) Mathematics PGCE at Brighton prepares you for a career teaching mathematics in secondary schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree and experience. Normally an honours degree or equivalent qualification in mathematics or a subject that is closely related. If your degree was awarded more than five years ago, isn’t in maths but is closely related or you have relevant professional experience but need to learn how to apply that to teaching, we offer a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. If you pass the SKE it qualifies you to start a PGCE. GCSEs (minimum grade C or grade 4). At least English language and maths. If you don’t have the required GCSEs, an equivalency test demonstrates that you have achieved the same standard as a traditional GCSE grade C or level 4. At Brighton, we accept equivalency tests from A Star Equivalency. If you have equivalency test results from another provider, contact us at [email protected] to see if we can accept them. We cannot accept Functional Skills for teaching courses. International student application deadline. The deadline for international applicants is late May. This deadline is in place to ensure sufficient time for the visa process to be completed before the course starts in early September. Interviews. Interviews for this course are online. If we invite you to an interview, you’ll be able to choose a date that suits you best. Experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Duration: full-time: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training

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