Entry Requirements
Trainees on all PGCE courses should be graduates or have qualifications that are recognised as equivalent to a degree. Further guidance on the suitability of certain degrees can be obtained from the PGCE Office. We normally look for applicants who have or expect to obtain a degree class of 2.1 or above, but will consider other candidates who are able to demonstrate other strengths in their application. If you are in doubt, please phone or email us, so that we can give you carefully considered advice.
We anticipate that all applicants for this course will have undertaken at least 5 days recent work experience or observation in a UK state school, working alongside children within the appropriate age ranges for your course choice, and be able to draw on this experience in their application.
Secondary Courses
For the secondary course, your degree should be in your chosen subject specialism or in a closely related subject. We expect that most applicants will hold three A levels at an average of grade C.
GCSE passes (Grade C or above) in English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications are also required before a GTTR application can be considered.
Early Years & Primary
For the primary course, your degree or A-level background should be in subjects closely related to the subjects of the National Curriculum. We expect that most applicants will hold three A levels at an average of grade C.
For admission to the Primary course, you must hold passes in GCSE (grade C or above) in Mathematics, English Language and a Science before you submit your GTTR application.
Please be aware that competition is strong for places on the General Primary PGCE course and meeting our minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection for interview.
We will consider applicants holding overseas qualifications that are equivalent to those described above. For an assessment of overseas qualifications contact National Academic Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom (NARIC).