School Based (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT))

School Based (School Direct) PGCE Pathway

The School Based (SCITT) PGCE pathway is a mixture of work based learning and academic assessments. All students on this pathway will complete their QTS with their SCITT. Your SCITT may make the PGCE Pathway compulsory for you, or it may be an option. If you are following this pathway you will be required to undertake academic study and write academic assignments. There are additional taught sessions and tutorial support to support students studying on this pathway.

Awards

If you are successful on this course you will be awarded the PGCE. This is in addition to your SCITT recommending you for Qualified Teacher Status.

All applicants for undergraduate programmes will need a minimum English level of IELTS or equivalent 6.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands. Some programmes require 6.5/7.0 – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For postgraduate entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands or equivalent. Some courses have a higher requirement – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For International Foundation entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, with no less than 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other bands.

If you have taken an IGCSE exam in English and have a Grade C, this will also usually be acceptable for most undergraduate courses.

We are also able to consider some non-UK English qualifications for entry. The International Admissions Team will advise if they are able to accept your English language qualification once you have applied.