PGCE Education (Secondary)
University of Bristol
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Clifton Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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1 Year

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Clifton Campus

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SEP-26

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We have a long history of training teachers and are currently rated outstanding by Ofsted. Our one-year programme is available in a range of secondary subjects and will lead to both a postgraduate qualification (PGCE) and qualified teacher status (QTS), enabling you to teach across the 11-19 age range. In addition, you will gain up to 60 masters-level credits that you can put towards an MSc in Education.We work in partnership with more than 60 local schools, offering two routes into teaching - ...Read more

We have a long history of training teachers and are currently rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Our one-year programme is available in a range of secondary subjects and will lead to both a postgraduate qualification (PGCE) and qualified teacher status (QTS), enabling you to teach across the 11-19 age range. In addition, you will gain up to 60 master's-level credits that you can put towards an MSc in Education.We work in partnership with more than 60 local schools, offering two routes into teaching - university-led and School Direct - allowing you to choose the route that suits you. Our programmes are current, challenging and innovative, and are informed by both our own extensive research in the field of education as well as current practice.You will spend two thirds of your time on placement in at least two contrasting schools. Notably, our programme includes a short placement in a primary school, as well as offering the opportunity to gain experience in a special school. The remaining time is spent at university where you will join our diverse student community.At Bristol you will be given a personal tutor in your specialist subject, ensuring you receive the very highest levels of both pastoral and professional support. Our strong community and student support sets us apart from other providers and is frequently commented on by both students and external inspectors.The Chief External Examiner commented in 2018 that 'there is a very strong model of partnership that underpins the course... The PGCE tutors are excellent and use their own research and that of others to inform the content of the individual programmes within the course. The students greatly value this expertise and recognise the contribution that the University makes to their learning.'

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Entry requirements

Prior to admission to the programme, all students are required by the Department for Education (DfE) to have: at least GCSE or 'O' level at grade C or 4 (if taken after summer 2017) or an equivalent overseas qualification in English and Mathematics; a degree (with a 2:2 or above) or an equivalent qualification, in a subject relevant to the proposed main teaching subject. NB: Equivalence tests for GCSEs will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Such applications will be assessed and reviewed by the subject tutor, programme director and PGCE administration manager.

Tuition fees

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£4,850 per year

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Students from Domestic

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accommodation fee - Living expenses - As a guide, most students spend between £9,000 and £15,000 per year including accommodation.

£21,300 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

accommodation fee - Living expenses - As a guide, most students spend between £9,000 and £15,000 per year including accommodation.

£21,300 per year

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Students from International

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accommodation fee - Living expenses - As a guide, most students spend between £9,000 and £15,000 per year including accommodation.

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University of Bristol
Beacon House Queens Road Bristol BS8 1QU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Clifton Down  0.3 miles away
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