PGCE Geography at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Gain the knowledge and skills to become a fully qualified geography teacher on this PGCE Secondary course at the University of Southampton. You’ll divide your time between school placements and the University as you learn how to teach secondary school pupils aged 11 to 16 (Key Stages 3 and 4). With this qualification you’ll be able to teach in academy, state-maintained, independent and special schools in England and Wales.

Faculty: Social Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Geography PGCE course runs full-time from September until July, with breaks at Christmas and Easter. It splits your learning between the University and 2 placement schools. Your primary teaching placement begins in late September, supervised by a dedicated mentor who will help track your progress.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. A degree in geography, geology, or earth and environmental Sciences is highly desirable. We also accept joint honours degrees with geography as a component. . IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 29,900 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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