PGCE in Secondary Education Physical Education
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
What makes us unique? Our teacher training programme, ranked 1st in the UK for teacher training (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025), is distinguished by its strong emphasis on subject-specific expertise. We understand that learning to teach your subject specialism requires a unique skillset that goes beyond general teaching principles.
That’s why, rather than relying solely on generic teacher training lectures, we provide over 70 hours of specialised subject training, led by experts in your field. This dedicated focus ensures that you develop the nuanced skills needed to teach your subject effectively and make a distinctive impact in the classroom. Our high standards and consistently positive Ofsted inspections ensure that local schools and employers recognise the quality of our training,
Key highlights
- Ranked 1st in the UK for teacher training (Daily Mail, 2025)
- Over 70 hours of specialised subject training
- Subject training led by experts in physical education
- Consistently positive Ofsted inspections of the training
- Training recognised by local schools and employers
Entry requirements
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- 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 PE teacher
- Head of Physical Education
- School sports coordinator
- Further education PE lecturer
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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