Secondary (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. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for secondary teaching
- School-led route to training as a secondary teacher
- Develops the knowledge, understanding and skills for outstanding teaching
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 school teacher
- Newly qualified teacher (early career teacher)
- Subject teacher
- Head of department
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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