PGCE Secondary Education
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG Cert | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 - years | find out | find out | find out |
About PGCE Secondary Education, PG Cert - at University of Southampton
Change the lives of young people by becoming a qualified teacher on one of our Secondary PGCE courses.
You'll join a department ranked 5th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026) and “Outstanding†by OFSTED.
You'll spend two-thirds of your PGCE in two school placements, starting in October, under the guidance of curriculum mentors who are all experienced classroom teachers. One-third of your time will be spent in university, under the guidance of curriculum tutors, who all have extensive school teaching experience. We will support you with contrasting placement experiences from our well-established partnership schools and colleges.
Key Features of our courses
- 120+ days of practical experience through placements in 2 of our partnership schools
- theoretical and practical training led by subject-specialist university tutors, all of whom are experienced teachers
- teaching that is informed by the latest research and draws on expertise from one of the UK's leading university education schools, and our partnership secondary schools
The individual subjects you can choose from include
Art and Design
Biology
Chemistry
Design and Technology
English
English with Drama
English with SEND
Geography
History
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Physical Education
Physics
Student support
You'll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential. Talk to us for support through the consideration and application process.
Entry requirements for this course
Contact University of Southampton to find course entry requirements.
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