PGCE Secondary Mathematics at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Train to teach secondary-level Mathematics and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Train to become a secondary Mathematics teacher and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Gain a PGCE and recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status, preparing you for a career as a secondary school teacher.

What you will study

Develop the knowledge, skills and classroom experience to teach secondary Mathematics. Our PGCE Secondary Mathematics course prepares you to teach Mathematics across the 11–16 or 11–18 age range.

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Entry requirements

- Minimum 2:2 honours degree or above in mathematics or some other subjects with a 50% mathematics component (such as some engineering or physics). Applicants who do not have a substantial amount (50% minimum) of mathematics in their degree may be eligible for a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course provided they have either an A-level in mathematics at grade B or above, or grade C if they candemonstrate sustained academic progression since... Experience: We recommend that you spend at least two days observing secondary school or sixth form teaching prior to attending an interview. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0. Interview: Interview requirements Your application will be assessed by our admissions team and if successful, we will invite you to an online interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). PGCE (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,900 a year (2027/28). PGCE (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.find-postgraduate-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/course/M20/G1X1

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