PGCE - Secondary
University of Worcester
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Why train to teach at Worcester?At Worcester, we have an established and dynamic partnership with the schools in the region where youll do your placements. They also keep us up to date with job vacancies, so not surprisingly, our employability statistics are pretty impressive.The PGCE focuses on your development as a subject specialist secondary teacher. Expert tutors challenge and support you to achieve the very highest levels of subject knowledge, performance against the Teachers Standards ...Read more

Why train to teach at Worcester?

At Worcester, we have an established and dynamic partnership with the schools in the region where you'll do your placements. They also keep us up to date with job vacancies, so not surprisingly, our employability statistics are pretty impressive.

The PGCE focuses on your development as a subject specialist secondary teacher. Expert tutors challenge and support you to achieve the very highest levels of subject knowledge, performance against the Teachers' Standards and academic achievement.

Whichever specialist subject you choose, you'll be taught in small seminar groups, and get plenty of academic and personal support from your tutors. You really get to know your subject and how to teach it.

Key features

  • Placements in at least two different schools, giving you a breadth of experience and the chance to specialise while you develop self-reflection, self-criticism and self-confidence
  • Opportunities to develop additional specialisms in areas such as special educational needs, technology-enhanced learning, and leadership
  • Extra-curricular opportunities, such as conferences and special projects, to boost your chances of employment
  • School Direct routes and the option to study Core PGCEs full-time or part-time
  • The course lasts for 10 months and you may be eligible for an excellent tax free training bursary

How will you be taught?

At the heart of good teaching is the desire to promote learning, and the love of learning. Nothing is taught until it is learnt. To achieve this, the programme aims to develop teachers who are

  • skilled and inspirational subject specialists
  • confident and reflective practitioners
  • effective communicators who can work in partnership
  • informed intellectuals who promote a love of learning
  • resilient professionals able to demonstrate high standards of personal conduct

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WUSCA ranking:
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52/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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60th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
88th
What students say
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Eranda
29 Jan 24

A lovely campus with supportive and friendly staff. Campus can focus on a hybrid mode of learning in certain areas where whoever wishes to do..Read more

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Saranya
03 Jan 24

The staff are supportive and helpful. As an international student, I was new to the country and educational system. I received help and assistance from the university for both..Read more

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements: Honours degree normally (2:2) or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject area. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis. All entrants have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (formerly grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English Language and mathematics (or equivalent) (for 2022 entry, applicants must have these qualifications by the start of the course). Alternatively, we offer equivalency test if you don’t have the required GCSE grade to apply for our courses. Trainees who begin courses before providing evidence of the required GCSE standard (or equivalent) will not be eligible for financial incentives, such as bursaries or grants until they achieve the required standard.

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,400 per year

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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Located in a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands and only 45 minutes from Birmingham, the University of Worcester is home...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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