PGCE Secondary Education (QTS) (11-16 with Post-16 enhancement) at University of Northampton

Programme overview

Explore teaching theories, specialist national curriculum subject knowledge, and research-informed approaches to teaching and learning with this degree. This course will help you to become a creative and innovative teacher of secondary-age children.

What you will study

The PGCE year is an intensive, transformative journey. Successful candidates will be provided with opportunities to consider teaching theories, national curriculum specialist subject knowledge, and research-informed approaches to teaching and learning. Modules include School Experience 1, School Experience 2, Professional Studies, Teaching, Learning and Subject Knowledge ~ Specialist Subject.

Career pathways

On graduating having received your QTS you will be able to teach in a Secondary setting in your chosen subject area. Additionally to your QTS, you will have completed 60 Masters’ credits and have further opportunities at the University of Northampton to further study and complete a Masters.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You must hold an honours degree from a UK University (or recognised equivalent) and the classification should be 2:2 or above. You will need a GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and mathematics, and you will be required to prove this with original certificates. Accepted Equivilency Qualifications: Equivalency Testing for English and mathematics. A Star Equivalency for mathematics but NOT for English. If you already have an equivalency exam from another provider, then please contact University Admissions who will be able to advise you if it is acceptable. If you have any questions regarding your qualifications, please contact Admissions for advice prior to your application. You will be interviewed, and you will need to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and occupational health checks. It is considered that you will benefit from school experience before the course starts.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 Year

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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