PGCE Education
Leeds Beckett University
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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SEP-26

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Build the foundations to enrich your practice and fast-track your teaching career as you study this flexible online PGCE Education course. Boost your career prospects Our distance learning programme is aimed at practising teachers, including those who aspire to teach in early years, primary or secondary schools or further education. It’s also appropriate if you already have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or if you’re undertaking a period of training leading to QTS or equivalent. Additionally, ...Read more

Build the foundations to enrich your practice and fast-track your teaching career as you study this flexible online PGCE Education course. Boost your career prospects Our distance learning programme is aimed at practising teachers, including those who aspire to teach in early years, primary or secondary schools or further education. It’s also appropriate if you already have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or if you’re undertaking a period of training leading to QTS or equivalent. Additionally, the course is relevant to practising teachers in both UK based and international schools globally. Please note, this PGCE does not lead to the award of QTS. As part of this course, you’ll: Gain a critical, research-informed appreciation of your sector of education, and understand the challenges facing educators and institutions Expand your knowledge of education and reflect on and share best practice with your colleagues on the course Scrutinise government and sector-wide policies and analyse theoretical, pedagogical and policy discourse and debates Focus on the specific context of your practice with assignments that can be tailored to whole school priorities, your region’s policy agenda and your subject specialist teaching Benefit from outstanding, supportive approach to online learning and opportunities to network through our course community.

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29/279
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72nd
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78th
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Abigail
11 Dec 25

The best thing about the uni is about how much support you are offered and how much the tutors actually care about you and your degree. You’re not just a number , you’re treated..Read more

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Niamh
11 Dec 25

Hogwarts Uni dream to life. I love how when I'm on campus I feel like I'm at uni. What I would love more is more accessible car parking that is..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have at least a second class honours degree. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may be considered if they have significant relevant experience. All applicants should be studying or have recently completed a QTS course. Experienced teachers practicing in international schools abroad, who are teaching an English curriculum, are also welcome to apply. All applicants must have grade C passes in GCSE English Language (or equivalent) before making their application.

Tuition fees

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£2,890 per year

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£3,350 per year

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Students from EU

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£3,350 per year

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Abigail
11 Dec 25
Primary Education (5-11) with QTS - BA (Hons)
The best thing about the uni is about how much support you are offered and how much the tutors actually care about you and your degree. You’re not just a number , you’re treated...
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Niamh
11 Dec 25
Primary Education (5-11) with QTS - BA (Hons)
Hogwarts Uni dream to life. I love how when I'm on campus I feel like I'm at uni. What I would love more is more accessible car parking that is...
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