Program Overview

PGCE Secondary Business Education

Overview

The PGCE Secondary Business Education is a one-year postgraduate program that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to become outstanding secondary school Business Education teachers.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 2:2 honours degree in business, management, economics, or a related subject, with at least half of the content directly related to business education.
• A strong academic record at A-level (or equivalent).
• Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics.

Application and Selection

Please note that this course is now closed for 2025 entry. Apply through the government website.

Course Details

• Duration: 1 year
• Degree awarded: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Full-time: Yes
• Part-time: No
• Full-time distance learning: No
• Part-time distance learning: No

Careers

The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to become outstanding secondary school Business Education teachers.

Fees

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PGCE (full-time)
  • UK students (per annum, subject to Parliamentary approval): £9,535
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £23,500

Scholarships/Sponsorships

There are three types of Government funding available for teacher training:

• Tax-free bursary or scholarship
• Tuition fee loan and maintenance loan
• Extra financial support if you're a parent or have an adult dependant or a disability

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The program aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically:

• Goal 4: Quality education

Regulated by the Office for Students

The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high-quality education that prepares them for the future, and by protecting their interests.