PGCE Secondary Teacher Training with QTS
Birmingham Newman University
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PGCE applications for courses starting in September 2024 are made via the Department for Education - Apply website, the application portal opened on the 10th of October 2023. It is highly recommended that applications are submitted as early as possible. When looking for Birmingham Newman University courses, please use the filter for a university using N36 or Birmingham Newman University.The Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is accepted across the UK and internationally.This course ...Read more

PGCE applications for courses starting in September 2024 are made via the Department for Education - Apply website, the application portal opened on the 10th of October 2023. It is highly recommended that applications are submitted as early as possible. When looking for Birmingham Newman University courses, please use the filter for a university using N36 or Birmingham Newman University.

The Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is accepted across the UK and internationally.

This course will equip you with the skills to teach secondary school students across the 11-16 age range with additional post 16 enhancement.

The PGCE course provides centre-based and placement-based learning and practice opportunities. Our curriculum, which incorporates the ITT Core Content framework, provides our trainees with a robust training year preparing them for their transition to become an Early Career Teacher. During the year, you will gain experience of teaching in at least two secondary schools.

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59/101
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63rd
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124th
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Ashi
28 Nov 24

Best: small community and good relationships with tutors/lecturers. Feels supportive Improve: better structure to the course and consistent..Read more

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Iretunde
25 Nov 24

The university is located on a serene and calm atmosphere. It's small size means that everything is easily accessible. Members of staff are also very friendly and helpful...Read more

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Entry requirements

A UK Bachelors Degree (or recognised equivalent qualification) of which 50% content must be related to the named subject, and this will be a condition of any offer where the degree has not already been awarded. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (or C) or above (or recognised equivalents). Please be aware that whilst these GCSEs are not mandatory at application point, these qualifications must be obtained by enrolment.

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£9,250 per year

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Newman University is not licenced by the UK Government to sponsor migrant students under the Student route and is therefore unable to accept applications from international students at present.

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Newman University is not licenced by the UK Government to sponsor migrant students under the Student route and is therefore unable to accept applications from international students at present.

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28 Nov 24
PGCE Secondary Teacher Training with QTS
Best: small community and good relationships with tutors/lecturers. Feels supportive Improve: better structure to the course and consistent...
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Iretunde
25 Nov 24
PGCE Secondary Teacher Training with QTS
The university is located on a serene and calm atmosphere. It's small size means that everything is easily accessible. Members of staff are also very friendly and helpful....
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Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham Newman University , Birmingham

Birmingham Newman University, founded in 1968, is a community-focused institution located in Bartley Green, Birmingham....

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Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northfield  1.4 miles away
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