Program Overview

Course Overview

• Duration: 37 weeks
• Level: Postgraduate
• Qualification: PGCE
• Campus: Online
• School: School of Education

About the Course

This course is for those graduates who want to achieve Qualified Teacher Status to be able to teach in a Prep School in England. You will learn about all aspects of working as a teacher, including teaching strategies, child development, policies and processes, and ways to ensure that effective learning takes place.

Entry Requirements

• UK degree: An ENIC statement of comparability is required for qualifications that have been awarded outside of the UK.
• GCSE in English, maths and science: Or a science at grade 4 or above or equivalent.
• Interview: Attend an interview.
• Literacy and numeracy: Demonstrate competence in literacy and numeracy.
• Reference: Provide a reference from your headteacher supporting your application to undertake a PGCE.
• Criminal record check: Obtain a satisfactory criminal record check and show the physical and mental fitness to teach.

Teaching & Assessment

The Prep PGCE is a 37-week school-based course during which time you will work under the guidance of a mentor and receive weekly tutorials to review your progress and to set targets.

Course Fees

• QTS PREP (Sep 2025): £6,500
• QTS with PGCE (PREP Sep 2025): £7,500

Accommodation

Accommodation for all residentials will be arranged by the Faculty of Education staff.

Research Areas

• Child Development: Understanding how children learn and develop.
• Teaching Strategies: Developing effective teaching strategies for different age groups and subjects.
• Policies and Processes: Understanding the policies and processes that underpin teaching and learning.
• Effective Learning: Ensuring that effective learning takes place in the classroom.

Support

A particular strength of our course is the support that we are able to offer through what can be a challenging year. As students of the University of Buckingham, you are able to access all the student support services that we offer, with specialists who are used to working with Distance Learners.