Program Overview

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PGCE Secondary – Religious Education

Overview

Train to become a qualified Religious Education teacher in a secondary school. You’ll learn to help pupils explore the biggest questions and ideas that shape our world while teaching the subject you love.

UCAS Code

3CQH

PGCE

Course Options

• Sep 2025 - Worcester, Full-time
• Sep 2026 - Worcester, Full-time

Course Content

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) will prepare you to become an inspirational Religious Education teacher with varied school placements, interactive lesson simulations, and tailored tutor support.

Placements

You’ll complete a minimum of 120 days of placement, teaching Religious Education in two different schools, so you can experience a wide range of age groups and learning environments. There will also be additional school visit days where you can explore practical strategies for the classroom, with opportunities to practice, rehearse and then implement in school.

Regional Training Hubs

You can apply to study a PGCE directly with the University or with one of our partner Regional Training Hubs.

Modules

Mandatory Modules

• Meeting the Teachers’ Standards
• Developing Teaching and Learning
• Evidence Informed Teaching
• Placement

Enhancement Activities

Careers

This course will qualify you to teach in secondary schools across the UK. Most of our students quickly find jobs after graduation, thanks to the confidence they’ve gained on the course, the connections they make on placement and our excellent reputation with schools in the Midlands region.

Course Highlights

• Outstanding by Ofsted
• Our education of future primary and secondary teachers has been given the highest possible grade by Ofsted, with inspectors stating that, along with its partners, the University creates “a learning community that places children at the heart of everyone’s endeavours”.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching is a mix of interactive seminars, classroom simulations, and one-to-one tutorials. Alongside this, you’ll be supported by university staff and school mentors when out on placement. Your assessments will prepare you for a career as a teacher, and include creating a learning resource, delivering a presentation, and writing reflective essays.

Teaching and Assessment Contents

• Teaching
• Assessment
• Feedback
• Contact time
• Independent study
• Teaching staff
• Specification

Student Case Studies

Some recent graduates reflect on their time on the course.

Entry Requirements

• Honours degree, normally 2:2 or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject area.
• GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or English Literature, Mathematics and Science, or equivalent qualifications.

Fees

UK

The Government has announced that it will increase tuition fees and maintenance loans by 3.1% from the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 the standard tuition fee for full-time UK students on a PGCE will be £9,535 per year.

International and EU students

The standard tuition fee for full-time international and EU students enrolling on a PGCE in the academic year 2025/26 will be £17,900 per year.

How to Apply

Applications for PGCE courses, both Primary and Secondary, should be made online through the government's Find Postgraduate Teacher Training website. The course code for Religious Education is 3CQH.

Key Facts

• Start date and location: Sep 2025 - Worcester
• Fees: UK £9,535, International £17,900
• 1 year full-time
• Placement

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