Program Overview

Secondary Religious Education (Lead School Partner Route) PGCE with QTS

Overview

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding, and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning.

Course Details

• Level: Postgraduate
• Duration: 1 year
• Location: Exton Park, Chester
• UK Fees: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Fees: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Structure

The course is divided into several modules, including:

• Becoming a Teacher: the Professional Transformation
• Becoming a Teacher: Meeting the Teachers' Standards
• Professional Knowledge in Secondary Education
• Enriching the Teacher
• Building Knowledge for Teaching
• Learning to teach: Developing Critical Perspectives on the Teaching of the Specialist Subject
• Subject Curriculum, Pedagogy and Professional Enquiry

Module Aims

Each module has specific aims, including:

• Developing ATs' commitment to inclusivity, well-being, and safeguarding of children
• Understanding the nature and aims of the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage
• Developing ATs' knowledge and understanding of inclusion in all its forms
• Understanding legislative and statutory frameworks relevant to teaching, education, and the professional responsibilities of teachers
• Developing ATs' ability to plan for inclusion, safeguarding, respect for the diversity of pupils, and demonstrate professional behaviors of teachers

Entry Requirements

• Home Students:
  • Hold or be expected to gain a minimum of a 2:2 honors degree
  • Have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English and Mathematics
• International Students:
  • Hold or be expected to gain a minimum of a 2:2 honors degree
  • Have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English and Mathematics
  • Meet English language requirements (IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band)

Safeguarding / Suitability

All successful candidates will be required to undergo checks with regards to their suitability to practice.

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)
• Additional Costs: Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery, and related materials
• Bursaries: The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships

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