Secondary PGCE with QTS
University of Chester
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Exton Park

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OCT

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1 Year

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Exton Park

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Start date

OCT-26

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1 Year

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Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning. An unusual aspect of the Chester experience is the enrichment module, ...Read more

Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning.

An unusual aspect of the Chester experience is the enrichment module, which will support you in developing your expertise and employability in different educational settings, e.g. nurseries, SEND schools, post-16 provision. Strong pastoral care is a key aspect of ensuring your success on this demanding but fulfilling course.

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WUSCA student ranking
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5/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
68th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
74th

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally:

  • Hold or be expected to gain a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree
  • Have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English and Mathematics

Tuition fees

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£5,006 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£15,000 per year

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Students from International

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Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

The University of Chester is a 21 st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher...

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University of Chester
University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away
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