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.
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2:2 or above hons degree or equivalent in an English 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 ECCTIS, 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:
Non-academic requirements