Standard requirements
A minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 50% or above.
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Other requirements
Our PGCE programmes all require a minimum of the following:
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2:2 bachelor's degree (or international equivalent). Ideally you will have a good degree in mathematics. However, there is a significant difference between school mathematics and the wide variety of topics and areas which are studied in mathematics degrees; therefore degrees with a significant mathematical element are also acceptable for mathematics teaching – these include, for example, physics, some psychology courses and some economics courses. As a guide we would normally expect 50% of the degree to be in mathematics beyond A-level. For that reason degrees in for example accountancy and business studies frequently do not cover enough mathematics to equip someone to teach at A‐level.
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Knowledge and understanding of the subject you intend to teach. Applicants must have detailed knowledge and understanding of the subject you intend to teach, which is up to full A-level Mathematics. A high grade in at least single subject A‐level mathematics (or equivalent) is essential, since the course is for teaching ages 11‐18 and you will need to teach this level. If your degree subject does not contain any mathematics we would expect you to have high grades in A level mathematics and A level further mathematics
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GCSE grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification) in English language and mathematics. Applicants without these English or mathematics qualifications at the time they apply may be considered, but they must obtain them, or pass an equivalent test approved by King's, before the course starts.
Regarding your educational background, if your academic documents are issued in a language other than English, we will ask you to submit both the originals and the official translations. We will not usually need to see official translations unless you have been successful in gaining an offer for the course. You may also be asked to show that your overseas qualifications are recognised through the UK European Network of Information Centres (ENIC) and therefore meet our entry requirements.
