University of East London

Secondary Religious Education PGCE

University of East LondonStratford Campus, London

Course overview

This course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 11-to-16 age range, which qualifies you to be a teacher in secondary schools in England and Wales. Where possible, we also give you the chance to gain experience in the 11-to-18 age range. Religious Education (RE) helps to develop young people's religious literacy so that they will develop an understanding and appreciation of the diverse beliefs and practices found in religions and world views today.

Training to teach RE in London offers you the chance to tackle challenging, thought-provoking topics with young people. You can use your creativity and passion for the subject to develop lessons that help your pupils discuss and answer the most fundamental questions - from belief in God to the meaning and purpose of life. By training as a religious education teacher, you can help your pupils become compassionate young adults, respectful of religious and cultural differences.

We are proud of our longstanding practice of supporting non-traditional students. Although many of our students will have a degree in religious studies, we welcome applications from those with a degree in other disciplines, provided applicants can demonstrate a genuine passion for understanding the religious world, and sound subject knowledge of religious and secular traditions.

Key highlights

  • Leads to Qualified Teacher Status for the 11-to-16 age range
  • Qualifies you to teach in secondary schools in England and Wales
  • Opportunities to gain experience teaching the 11-to-18 age range where possible
  • Develops lessons exploring belief, world views and life's fundamental questions
  • Long-standing support for non-traditional students and other degree backgrounds

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Early Payment Discount

    If you are starting your postgraduate course in academic year, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full.

Careers this course leads to

  • Secondary school religious education teacher
  • Religious studies teacher
  • Head of religious education
  • Philosophy and ethics teacher
  • Sixth form religious studies teacher

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 East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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