PGCE Secondary Education with QTS (School Based)
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The PGCE Secondary Education (School Based) course is designed for graduates who want to train as secondary school teachers through hands-on experience in a school, supported by the University. We partner with around 12 schools, grouped into School Based Alliances led by a lead school. You'll apply to one of these Alliances and, if successful at interview, be placed in one of their host schools for your training.
Many trainees go on to work at their placement school, as the initiative helps schools grow future teaching and leadership talent. On successful completion, you’ll be awarded both a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), allowing you to teach in any state-maintained secondary school in England.
Key highlights
- Training based in a school, supported by the University
- Partnerships with around 12 schools in School Based Alliances
- Placement in an Alliance host school following successful interview
- Many trainees go on to work at their placement school
- Leads to both a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status
- QTS allows teaching in any English state-maintained secondary school
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
- Additional condition: interview — All successful applicants will be invited to an interview.
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school teacher
- Subject teacher
- Head of department
- Head of year
- Special educational needs teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 per year
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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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