Applying to Cambridge
To find out more about course entry requirements, funding and what we are looking for, please use the right hand menu. If you believe that you have the right qualifications and are the type of trainee we are looking for, we welcome your application.
The application procedure is in two parts:
1. GTTR application
Applications must be made online through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR)
All the help you need is on the GTTR website, our own website and in the PGCE prospectus. As part of the process, you pay for the application online using a credit card or debit card. You should also be aware that you will need to provide details of your referee (who must be able to supply a reference electronically). Your second referee does not provide a reference on your application. We will contact your second referee direct if we need a second reference at any time during the application process. You are responsible for sending the completed application online to GTTR. Further advice and information about the process is available at www.gttr.ac.uk
Candidates are selected for interview based on the information provided on the GTTR application form.
2. College membership application
College membership is a requirement for all PGCE students and arrangements for college membership are made by the Faculty of Education's PGCE Admissions Office.
If invited for interview you will be sent the College application form on which you are required to identify two College choices. Your application for College membership is not considered until you have officially been offered a place on the PGCE course. The College application form is then circulated to your chosen Colleges in the order of preference you have indicated. If neither of your College choices offer you admission or you did not select a College, your application will automatically be forwarded to an appropriate College chosen by the Faculty.
We will let you know when you receive an offer of membership. The College will also write to you.
For information about Cambridge Colleges see www.cam.ac.uk or see the Graduate Studies prospectus.
Closing Date
The closing date for Primary PGCE applications to the GTTR is 1st December each year. There is no official closing date for the Early Years or Secondary PGCE courses and applications are accepted throughout the academic year until the courses are full.
Competition for places is extremely high so early application is recommended to avoid disappointment should a course be filled early in the academic year.
See our PGCE vacancies page for information about current vacancies.
Unsuccessful Applicants
The Faculty of Education will provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants on request (email pgce-admissions@educ.cam.ac.uk) but please note that there is no appeal against academic judgements made by the Faculty.
If you believe that there has been an administrative error, or if you believe you have been treated unfairly because of bias or prejudice, or if there are circumstances unknown to the Faculty that might have affected the decision, you should write to the Secretary of the Faculty of Education, setting out your reasons.
Data Protection Act 1988
The University has a legal requirement to collect certain information (including ethnicity and disability information if you choose to provide this), which will be sent to the Higher Education Statistics Agency. Information is used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1988. For further information please see the HESA Fair Processing Notice.