PGCE - Secondary

at University of Worcester

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

Please consult individual subject specialism pages for full details of entry requirements, but most specialisms ask for:

Academic requirements
 

• Honours degree normally (2:2) or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject area. 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 and mathematics (or equivalent) (for entry, applicants must have these qualifications by the start of the course). Alternatively, we offer 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.

To help you prepare for your interview you can expect questions covering the following:
 

• the subject knowledge required for teaching the subject curriculum in school
• your ability to critically reflect on your prior experiences in relation to your future development as a teacher
• your understanding of the UK education system and the wider role of a teacher
• how you have overcome challenges in your life and shown resilience
• how you plan to meet the academic and teaching demands of the course.

In addition, we are looking for enthusiasm, commitment, and potential. Clear verbal and written communication skills are integral to this which you will have an opportunity to demonstrate throughout the interview.
 

• School experience is desirable, but not essential.
• Interviews will be conducted online. Applicants will be contacted directly with more details.

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.

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.