Secondary PGCE (11-19) (Provider-led School-based) with QTS

University of Greenwich

United Kingdom, London

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University of Greenwich

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Avery Hill Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Secondary PGCE (11-19) (Provider-led School-based) with QTS

About

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you will be able to impact some of the most crucial years of a child's development? Our PGCE Secondary (school based) course is for you.

The University of Greenwich has a long and established history of providing Initial Teacher Education programmes. This school-based programme is designed to prepare Beginning Teachers for work in schools and colleges and ensure that they are equipped to stay in the profession. We work collaboratively with expert colleagues from across our community of practice (including school leaders) to design an innovative and ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all learners. This equips our Beginning Teachers with the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to have a significant impact on the lives of pupils that they work with.

Our lectures, delivered by experts in their field will help you widen your individual skills, expertise and background knowledge in your subject specialism. We'll build on your natural flair, so you successfully engage with young students.

“Subject tutors are credible and knowledgeable in their fields. Additionally, an extensive range of expert colleagues, many of whom trained at the university themselves, contribute to the delivery of the programme. Trainees are given ample opportunity to put their learning into practice through the ongoing school-based element of their course. This ensures that trainee teachers make a highly confident start to their careers in teaching.“ (Ofsted, 2023)

We offer a range of subject areas for you to teach:

Mathematics
Science with Biology
Science with Chemistry
Science with Physics
Physical Education

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic entry requirements

For entry to our Master's programmes, you will need to have met the following:

Bachelors Degree with 60% or GPA 2.5/4 for UK 2:2 and GPA 3/4 for UK 2:1

For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at university to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

English Program Requirements

Language entry requirements

For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

Career

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

You will spend a minimum of 24 weeks in two contrasting secondary schools, with intensive training placements for an additional four weeks where you will focus on core elements of practice. This will be an integral part of your study and provides the context in which you can develop your professional skills, knowledge and understanding.There will also be further opportunities to engage in school-based training in a range of specialist schools and educational contexts.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates are equipped for careers working in secondary schools and other educational settings.

Employment rates are outstanding and have consistently been well above national and London averages year-on-year.

Do you provide employability services?

Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.

The Employability and Careers Service provides support when you are preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles. It includes CV clinics, mock interviews, and employability skills workshops.

Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the industry and will provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.

We hold an Employability Fair which is attended by Partnership schools.