PGCE in Secondary Education Music
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
1st for Teacher Training (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025, subject level ranking) 5th for Teacher Training (National Student Survey, 2024) 10th for Education and Teaching in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024) "Good" rating (Ofsted, 2023). "The University of Hertfordshire ITT programme is thoroughly planned and carefully sequenced. This ensures that the curriculum is ambitious and provides trainees with the knowledge and skills to teach effectively"
Key highlights
- Ranked 1st for Teacher Training, Daily Mail University Guide 2025
- Ranked 5th for Teacher Training, National Student Survey 2024
- Rated 10th for Education and Teaching in PTES 2024
- Initial Teacher Training rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- Carefully sequenced curriculum building knowledge and skills to teach effectively
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: interview — …provide a\u202f statement of comparability from UK ENIC .\u202f An interview is required as part of the application process.
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school music teacher
- Head of music
- Instrumental music teacher
- Music education coordinator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790
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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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