Postgraduate CertificateEducation (PGCE) with QTSSecondary (11-16 or 11-18)

    Postgraduate CertificateEducation (PGCE) with QTSSecondary (11-16 or 11-18)

    Duration1 year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Postgraduate CertificateEducation (PGCE) with QTSSecondary (11-16 or 11-18)

    About

    Course overview

    Our Secondary Postgraduate Certificate in Education focuses on the 11-18 age range. Our course will develop you into a highly effective teacher, equipped with the values, skills and knowledge to become a successful school leader.

    Our courses offer the best of both immersive, school-based training and regular teaching input from experts with subject specialist teaching experience. In addition, you can access the support and learning facilities of a world-class university.

    On the course you will develop a secure subject knowledge base, and the ability to plan and teach in your subject so that all pupils learn and make good progress. You will learn how to assess and evaluate learning and develop your teaching to ensure progress for all pupils. You will also learn about the needs of pupils and how to adapt your teaching to strengthen inclusion in your teaching.

    In partnership with regional schools, we will ensure that you have the skills and knowledge needed to forge a strong personal and professional identity, which you will continue to develop throughout your career. The Warwick Teacher Values, of Social Justice, Intellectual Curiosity and Creativity run through all our programmes.

    The secondary programme is offered across the following subjects:

    • Art and Design
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Computer Science
    • Drama
    • English
    • Geography
    • History
    • Maths
    • MFL
    • Music
    • Physical Education
    • Physics
    • Religious Education
    • Business Studies and Economics
    • Social Sciences (Psychology and Sociology)
    • Design Technology

    Please visit the Centre for Teacher Education websiteLink opens in a new window to find out more.


    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Warwick welcomes applications with good degrees from respected universities in Jordan.

    From Jordan, for Postgraduate Taught courses, we would typically require a 4-year bachelors degree from a recognised institution for entry, with the following equivalencies:

    UK ClassificationPercentageGPA
    1:184%3.65 (out of 4.0)
    2:173%3.0 (out of 4.0)
    2:262%2.5 (out of 4.0)

    If you need any advice or guidance on the qualifications above, our Middle East and North Africa Team are here to help. Contact them at [email protected].

    See our Jordan Country Information page for guidance, contacts and upcoming events in your country.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 92

    English Program Requirements

    • Band B
    • IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.
    • International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
      For more information, please visit the international entry requirements pageLink opens in a new window. Additional requirements Suitability and safeguarding checks.

    Career

    Your career

    Upon completing one of our courses, you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and will gain up to 90 credits at Master’s level. This allows you to fast-track to stage two of CTE’s Master’s degree, quickly progressing your professional development.

    Career progression may be through subject leadership or pastoral responsibility such as Head of a year group, with next steps being a senior management role.

    Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

    • Applications and Interviews for Teaching Jobs
    • Preparing for Teaching Job Interviews
    • Writing a Personal Statement for Teaching Jobs
    • Careers Drop In (for applications and interview support)

    Fee Information

    Postgraduate CertificateEducation (PGCE) with QTSSecondary (11-16 or 11-18)
    University of Warwick
    University of Warwick
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Coventry

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