PGCE Education (Secondary) at University of Bristol

We have a long history of training teachers and our most recent Ofsted report praised our students for their level of subject expertise and strength in curriculum design. Our one-year programme is available in a range of secondary subjects and will lead to both a postgraduate qualification (PGCE) and qualified teacher status (QTS), enabling you to teach across the 11-19 age range. In addition, you will gain up to 60 Master's-level credits that you can put towards an MSc in Education .

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Education  |  Duration: One year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are four major components of the programme, which are strongly interrelated and are designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills you will need to pursue a successful teaching career and become a reflective practitioner. Curriculum Studies looks at all aspects of how to teach your subject, including planning, teaching, assessment and classroom management. Educational and Professional Studies focuses on working in classrooms and schools and on the broader context of teaching today.

Career pathways

The programme is approved by the Department for Education and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) . A large proportion of our student teachers are employed in education after completing the PGCE programme, with many finding employment in the South West.

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