PGCE Secondary Education with QTS (School Based) at University of Sunderland

Entry requirements

You'll usually need a 2:2 (or above) honours degree from a UK Higher Education institution or an equivalent qualification and be deemed suitable to train to teach by the University. You should also; hold a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in mathematics and English; language, or equivalent qualification. If you've studied for a GCSE which has a; numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above. We'll only accept; equivalencies from equivalencytesting.com(opens in new tab). School Based tuition route: You must have: An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; A completed medical pro forma (based on DFEE Circular 8/92). Your numeracy and literacy competency will be assessed continuously throughout the course following the DfE’s removal of the Professional Skills Test. All successful applicants will be invited to an interview. Interviews start early November, so we recommend that you apply as soon as UCAS opens in October. You'll be assessed on your potential to learn and not your experience. Please note, this course isn't available to international students.