PGCE Secondary Religious Education with QTS (11-16)

at Edge Hill University

Core Modules

• The Effective RE Teacher: Explorations in Method, Policy and Theory
• The Expert RE Teacher: Subject Knowledge as the Foundation of Expertise
• The Professional RE Teacher at Work: Combining Knowledge, Theory and Method
• PGCE Secondary Professional Practice 1
• PGCE Secondary Professional Practice 2

To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have:

• A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours in a relevant subject. Other subjects may be considered if you have an A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Religious Education and a willingness to engage in subject knowledge enhancement;
• GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification);
• Satisfactory levels of Information and Communications Technology competence;
• A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.

Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

English language requirements

International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Tuition Fees

• International £13,500

This PGCE is accredited by the Department for Education. Successful completion of the programme will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will be well placed to progress into employment as an early career teacher of religious education at secondary school level.
 

Opportunities in other areas too. You may also want to continue your studies by completing an MA or PhD, or go on to teach subjects such as humanities, sociology and theology.