PGCE Geography with QTS - Nicholas Postgate Trust at University of York

Programme overview

A one-year full-time Geography PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status at the University of York, preparing trainees to teach National Curriculum Geography at KS3 and KS4 (11-16) with a post-16 enhancement through the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust partnership route.

Department: Department of Education | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivered through workshops, seminars and school-based activity with mentors. Two-thirds of the course is spent on school placement, with the remainder as university-based training; two secondary placements plus a primary placement and a one-week professional enrichment placement. Carries 60 Masters-level credits and recommends the trainee for Qualified Teacher Status, with a PGCE at Masters level. Assessment is by three academic assignments: a lesson observation, an evaluation of teaching and learning, and an in-depth focus study.

Career pathways

Geography teacher, civil service fast streamer, education administrator, higher education teaching and research, education management, geographical information services officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: 2:2 or equivalent in Geography or a related subject at 2:2 or above; combined honours degrees accepted where geography or a related subject makes up at least 50% of the award. GCSE Mathematics grade 4 (C) and GCSE English grade 4 (C) are required in addition to any English language requirement. Apply through Apply for Teacher Training. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component; PTE Academic 60 with 52 Listening, 53 Reading, 65 Speaking and 59 Writing; TOEFL accepted at the scores York publishes; Cambridge B2 First 176 with 169 in each component; Duolingo 120 with 105 in other components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the first year of study, 1 year full-time; fees in later years are subject to confirmation Source

International applicants: GBP 27,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the first year of study, 1 year full-time; fees in later years are subject to confirmation Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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