Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with QTS

Learn to teach through postgraduate study at a highly-regarded university, integrated with powerful school-based teaching experience, leading to the award of PGCE from the university, and being recommended to DfE for Qualified Teacher Status.

primary pupil in classroom — PGCE Primary

Our Primary PGCE will prepare you to teach ages 5 to 11 and incorporates Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

secondary pupil on computer — PGCE Secondary

Our PGCE Secondary course is one of the leading teacher training programmes in the UK.

Lead programme partners

Applicants can apply to our Lead Programme Partner alliances to train with the schools in that alliance.

Funding

The Department for Education (DfE) can support you in funding your PGCE studies.

Applications

All applications for PGCE courses are processed through the DfE Apply website.

Students and alumni

Find out how our students feel about studying a PGCE.

Our partner schools and colleges

We're looking to build new relationships with local schools.

PGCE staff

Browse the profiles of our Postgraduate Certificate in Education staff.

Careers and employability

Launch your teaching career with a qualification that is recognised across the globe.