PGCE (Top-Up) Primary/Early Years/Secondary

    PGCE (Top-Up) Primary/Early Years/Secondary

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 3,761 / Year
    Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

    PGCE (Top-Up) Primary/Early Years/Secondary

    About

    Overview


    The PGCE Top-up course enables you to achieve the academic award of Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) if you have already successfully gained QTS through the Graduate Teacher Programme, School Direct or similar. This PGCE is accredited by the General Teaching Council Scotland which means on successful completion you will have met the requirement to be eligible to apply for registration as a teacher in Scotland.

    If you are interested in doing this, information about the rest of the requirements for registration can be found on the GTCS website. In addition, QTS holders in the UK and internationally will benefit from this one year programme, designed to meet the needs of practicing teachers and increase your employability around the world.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry Requirements


    Applicants are required to have a minimum of 2:2 classification from their First Degree from a UK university of equivalent.

    You must have QTS status through the Graduate Teacher Programme, School Direct route or similar and have recent teaching experience. We are happy to discuss this with individuals.

    For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 70
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 88

    Career

    Careers and Employability


    Most PGCE top-up students will already be professional teachers, however this qualification will allow you to teach in other countries, subject to their own regulations, and opens up opportunities for career progression such as leadership and management.

    We would encourage you to check visa requirements if you are intending to use the course to enable you to teach in a different country.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    3,761 / year

    PGCE (Top-Up) Primary/Early Years/Secondary

    University of Northampton

    University of Northampton

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Northampton