Program Overview

PGCE with QTS (Tuition-fee Funded) - Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Qualified Teacher Status

Course Overview

Our tuition-fee funded PGCE with QTS enables trainee teachers to gain Qualified Teacher Status while on placements in schools in England.

Course Details

The course is offered at primary level (for trainees teaching pupils aged 5-11) and in a range of subjects at secondary level (for trainees teaching pupils aged 11-16 or 11-18). The course is also offered for the 14-19 age range in subjects which are usually only taught in Key Stages 4 and 5.

• Trainees train to teach 'on the job', learning with the support of expert practitioners in schools.
• Academic learning takes place online with the support of experienced university lead mentors.
• Flexible delivery approaches ensure the course is accessible to trainee teachers across England.
• Choice of 20 subject specialisms at secondary level (11-19 age range).

Accreditation and Professional Recognition

This course is accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) for the 2024/25 intake.

Modules

• Behaviour and Classroom Management – 15 credits
• Curriculum Delivery and Assessment – 15 credits
• Development of Teaching – 15 credits
• Practical Teaching Practice – 15 credits

Entry Requirements

• UK applicants must:
  • Hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent as assessed by UK ENIC.
  • Hold a GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent in maths and English, and for trainees teaching children aged 5-11, hold a standard equivalent to a GCSE (Grade 4) in a science subject.

Equivalency Tests

We also accept third party equivalency tests in place of GCSEs. The current providers that have been approved are:

• Equivalency Testing
• A Star Equivalency

Fees and Funding

• Student | Full-time | Part-time
  • UK | £7,950 for April 2025, £8,450 from September 2025 | Not available
  • EU | Not available | Not available

How to Apply

Applications for this course should be made through the DfE portal. Below are the course codes, please note down the code that is related to the course you wish to apply for.

• Primary
  • Full-time: TT002QTSP
  • Part-time: TT002QTSP
• Secondary
  • Full-time: TT002QTSS
  • Part-time: TT002QTSS

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Disclaimers

• Accreditations
• UK and international opportunities
• Tuition fees
• Facilities
• Student Contract