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PGCE Secondary (School Direct)

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    1 year full time

Course Description

Start your career in teaching through this inspiring PGCE course, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Choose from12 subject specialisms and join one of our outstanding school partnerships. This School Direct route allows you to fully immerse yourself in your placements.

Studying through a School Direct pathway means most of your learning takes place at your placement school, with time out each week for academic sessions. You will experience a high quality, relevant programme of training, equipping you with the professional knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes you need to succeed in teaching.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for programmes leading to QTS are stipulated by the DfE (ITT Criteria 2018).

These are:

  • GCSE in English (or approved equivalent) at grade C/Level 4
  • GCSE in Mathematics (or approved equivalent) at grade C/Level 4
  • GCSE in Science (or approved equivalent) at grade C/Level 4 (for those student teachers undertaking the Secondary PGCE in sciences)
  • A first degree from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent in the subject-based PGCE you are applying for

If your first language is not English you must show evidence of English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 or equivalent (with no skill below 5.5).

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