PGCE School Direct (Salaried and Tuition Fees)

For both Primary and Secondary routes you will 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 School of Education at the University of Sunderland.

You should also hold a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Science, and English Language and a range of National Curriculum subjects. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above. We will only accept equivalencies from http://equivalencytesting.com.

For School Direct Salaried route

For both Primary and Secondary level you must have:

• At least three years’ work experience. It doesn’t have to be related to education
• A personal statement which demonstrates evidence of teaching and academic potential
• Supportive academic/professional references
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• A completed medical proforma (based on DFEE Circular 8/92)

School Direct Tuition route only

For both Primary and Secondary level you must also have:

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• A completed medical pro forma (based on DFEE Circular 8/92)

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.