Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE

Kingston University's PGCE courses provide an innovative, future-facing teacher training route for those passionate about fostering pupils' enthusiasm and understanding of your subject. Our vision is to develop critically confident, well-rounded teachers who are values-driven and ready to positively impact the lives of young people in their communities.

Ambitious Curriculum: Our curriculum fully integrates the ITT Core Content Framework (CCF) in line with DfE requirements, sequencing theory and practice to support your development throughout the year. It includes innovations like AI integration to enhance your planning and teaching. Intensive Training and Practice elements focused on behaviour management, inclusive practice, and questioning, prepare you for the next stage in your professional development as an Early Career Teacher (ECT).

Expert Guidance: Learn from research-engaged subject-specialists who employ evidence-based teaching approaches. Through critical analysis of theory and research, and observation of expert practice, you'll gain a deep understanding of your subject and the practical pedagogical skills needed for teaching.

Strong Support: Benefit from strong school partnerships, high-quality pastoral support and mentor training, all aimed at ensuring your success in achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Our commitment to staff and student wellbeing provides a solid foundation for a career in teaching and working with children and young people.

Future-facing, Real-World Application: The Professional Practice module is central to our PGCE and allows you to apply university learning to your classroom experience, emphasizing skills of empathy, adaptability, creativity, collaboration, and digital competency—essential elements for effective teaching practice now and for your future career.

In addition to gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in accordance with government standards, you will also receive the award of PGCE with 60 credits towards our Master of Education (MA), which you can continue with beyond your PGCE year.

Ready to shape the future of education? If our vision and values resonate with your goals, start your teaching journey with Kingston University

Bursaries and scholarships

For information about bursaries and scholarships available from the Department for Education for PGCE courses for this September academic year, please visit: Funding: initial teacher training (ITT) - gov.uk

Bachelors degree (4 years)

• UK 2:1 equivalent: 2.8 or B or 75% 
• UK 2:2 equivalent: 2.5 or C or 65%