Secondary in English (School-Led) PGCE with QTS
University of ChesterExton Park, Chester
Course overview
Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. You will be taught in conjunction with Lead Secondary Partnership Schools. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning.
We have a rich history of developing highly skilled, knowledgeable teachers with a high employability rate. Our Partnership has learning at its heart, combined with passion and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. We will provide you with the support you need to become a critically reflective evidence-based practitioner through a combination of academic challenge and school learning.
You will learn how to encourage young people’s understanding of English. Demonstrating practical skills and knowledge of subject history and become competent in a number of areas that cross secondary school curriculum boundaries.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status for secondary English teaching
- Taught in conjunction with Lead Secondary Partnership Schools
- Combines academic challenge with school-based learning
- Develops critically reflective, evidence-based teaching practice
- Covers practical skills and knowledge of English subject history
- Builds competence in areas crossing secondary curriculum boundaries
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Home Students International Students 2:2 honours degree Applicants will normally: Hold or be expected to gain a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree Have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English and Mathematics Apply for Teacher Train…
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: dbs_check — You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University a
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary English teacher
- Qualified teacher (QTS) in secondary schools
- Head of English
- Literacy coordinator
- Head of year
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27) — More on International fees
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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