PGCE Secondary (Provider-Led, School-based) with Qualified Teacher Status at University of Derby

Programme overview

I’ve had an incredibly positive experience with the teaching staff. Grace and the team truly care about their students’ success. They are always approachable, whether it's for academic advice, feedback on assignments, or personal support.

Department: Teacher Training | Duration: Full-time: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

There are few professions as important and satisfying as teaching. Successful completion of this course gives you the ideal springboard into a worthwhile career: a PGCE, recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status, 60 credits at masters level and substantial practical experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will need an undergraduate honours degree (preferably 2:2) or equivalent, plus GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths. You must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of subject knowledge in your chosen subject curriculum specialism.; International student applications are welcomed. Applicants must hold the above qualifications or equivalent, in addition to an IELTS score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any area.; Contact [email protected] for further guidance; A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at the point of accepting a place at the University. The Disclosure and Barring Service was established when the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) merged in 2012 and will now provide the criminal records checking service for this course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 1 year

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