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Universities United Kingdom University of Worcester Courses PGCE - School Direct Secondary

PGCE - School Direct Secondary
at University of Worcester

Worcester, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 14,400
Country Rank#130
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

This course provides an immersive and inspiring, school-centred training route into teaching. The innovative design and delivery of the course places the trainee at the heart of a thriving school community from day one.

At Worcester you will benefit from our excellent partnerships with schools throughout the West Midlands region and beyond. We also provide state-of-the-art facilities to support your research, subject knowledge and communication skills - enabling you to deliver teaching with impact.

Graduates enjoy excellent employability prospects as the majority of our partner schools offer early career teaching posts to our PGCE trainees.

Course Content
Specialist subjects

Age phase: 11-16 with post sixteen enhancement
- Art and Design
- Design and Technology
- English
- Geography
- History
- ICT/Computer Science
- Maths
- Modern Languages
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Science: Biology
- Science: Chemistry
- Science: Physics
Age phase: 14-19
- Business with Economics
- Psychology
Entry Requirement
Academic requirements
- Honours degree normally (2:2) or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis.
- All entrants have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (formerly grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English Language, mathematics and science. (for 2022 entry, applicants must have these qualifications by the start of the course). Alternatively, we offer an equivalency test if you don’t have the required GCSE grade to apply for our courses. Trainees who begin courses before providing evidence of the required GCSE standard (or equivalent) will not be eligible for financial incentives, such as bursaries or grants until they achieve the required standard.
Other information
- School experience is desirable, but not essential.
- Interviews will be conducted in person. Applicants will be contacted directly with more details.
Fees & Scholarships
UK students
The standard tuition fee for full-time UK students enrolling on a PGCE in the academic year will be £9,250 per year.

International students
The standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on a PGCE in the academic year will be £14,400 per year.
Career Prospect
Our Graduates pursue exciting and diverse careers in a wide variety of employment sectors.

There are excellent prospects in teaching, Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) have one of the highest employment rates of all graduates and are very much in demand, especially those who have trained in a shortage subject.

Graduates from the Secondary Direct PGCE at the University of Worcester are some of the most employable in the country.

Cost Of Studying At University of Worcester

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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PGCE - School Direct Secondary at University of Worcester