Your suitability for the PGCE Secondary programme is judged on a range of factors including academic qualifications, ability to work with other people and a real interest in learning and teaching.

When selecting applicants for interview the admissions tutor will consider all parts of the application including a personal statement and references. The UCAS website has useful information on how to provide these.

Academic requirements

• GCSE grade4/grade C (or equivalent) in English and mathematics.
• 2:2 or above hons degree or equivalent in a geography subject or subjects or 50% of degree if joint hons. Must be from a recognised university (masters and PhDs also count towards entry requirements.
• There is also a requirement to pass minimum standards for literacy and numeracy.
  

For all other UK qualifications please refer to the UCAS website.

If you have overseas qualifications you can check how they compare with the UK equivalent through UK NARIC, who provide an advisory service.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language then we’ll need evidence of your proficiency in English as follows:

• IELTS at level 7 in all four components or GCSE in English language at grade C or above.
• IELTS at level 6.5 provided that it was used to meet the entry requirement for a postgraduate degree completed in the UK.
• IELTS at level 6 provided that it was used to meet the entry requirement for an undergraduate degree completed in the UK.

For more information please visit the IELTS website.

Non-academic requirements

• You'll be required to complete a satisfactory DBS (formerly CRB) Enhanced Disclosure, register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority and complete a criminal convictions self-declaration form.  Find all of the important documentation you'll need when applying for this programme.
• You must be deemed fit to teach.
• You must be able to reflect on some experience in relevant educational setting(s).

Your suitability for the PGCE Secondary programme is judged on a range of factors including academic qualifications, ability to work with other people and a real interest in learning and teaching.

When selecting applicants for interview the admissions tutor will consider all parts of the application including a personal statement and references. The UCAS website has useful information on how to provide these.

Academic requirements

• GCSE grade 4/grade C (or equivalent) in English and mathematics.
• 2:2 or above hons degree or equivalent in a maths subject or subjects or 50% of degree if joint hons. Must be from a recognised university (masters and PhDs also count towards entry requirements.
• There is also a requirement to pass minimum standards for literacy and numeracy.
  

For all other UK qualifications please refer to the UCAS website.

If you have overseas qualifications you can check how they compare with the UK equivalent through UK NARIC, who provide an advisory service.

English language requirements 

If English is not your first language then we’ll need evidence of your proficiency in English as follows: 

• IELTS at level 7 in all four components or GCSE in English Language at grade C or above.
• IELTS at level 6.5 provided that it was used to meet the entry requirement for a postgraduate degree completed in the UK.
• IELTS at level 6 provided that it was used to meet the entry requirement for an undergraduate degree completed in the UK.

For more information please visit the IELTS website.

Non-academic requirements 

• You'll be required to complete a satisfactory DBS (formerly CRB) Enhanced Disclosure, register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority and complete a criminal convictions self-declaration form.  Find all of the important documentation you'll need when applying for this programme.
• You must be deemed fit to teach.
• You must be able to reflect on some experience in relevant educational setting(s).