Newcastle upon Tyne,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Certificate in Education Secondary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS) in Newcastle United Kingdom | Newcastle University
Newcastle University
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Newcastle United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,500
(c. USD31,400)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
10 months
The Secondary PGCE provides hands-on training for aspiring teachers. You'll build the professional skills, knowledge, and insights needed to educate secondary school students, including those in post-16 education.
Throughout the program, you'll complete 60 credits of graduate-level coursework. These modules occur in real school settings, designed to support your practical experience while improving both student results and your teaching abilities.
At Newcastle University, your training will focus on:
acquiring fundamental competencies required for new teachers (ECTs)
deepening your subject-specific teaching expertise through specialized curriculum studies
The program prioritizes improving education and wellbeing for young learners, with faculty research directly informing these priorities.
You'll complete 60 credits of master's-level work during the PGCE, with school-based modules that reinforce your classroom practice and contribute to both student success and your career growth.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications
A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent. At least 50% of your degree should be in the subject that you intend to teach. We may accept closely related degree subjects.
GCSEs or O Levels (grades AC/ 4-9) in English language and mathematics, or equivalent.
Work experience
It is desirable for you to have spent time working and/or observing in a UK secondary classroom before applying. Experience is advantageous as it will inform your application and any later performance in the selection process
Modern language applicants
If you are applying for Spanish you should have at least some elementary French.
Foreign nationals applying for a modern languages PGCE should:
have spent six months living in the UK
had employment as a foreign language assistant in a state school in England
A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent. At least 50% of your degree should be in the subject that you intend to teach. We may accept closely related degree subjects.
GCSEs or O Levels (grades AC/ 4-9) in English language and mathematics, or equivalent.
Work experience
It is desirable for you to have spent time working and/or observing in a UK secondary classroom before applying. Experience is advantageous as it will inform your application and any later performance in the selection process
Modern language applicants
If you are applying for Spanish you should have at least some elementary French.
Foreign nationals applying for a modern languages PGCE should:
have spent six months living in the UK
had employment as a foreign language assistant in a state school in England
Tuition
GBP
23,500