Program Overview

PGCE Secondary Economics and Business Education (14-19) with Lead Programme Partners

Overview

Become an outstanding Business Education teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Benefit from selection and training by a specific school in Greater Manchester. Enjoy extended periods of career-boosting on-the-job experience.

Entry Requirements

• 2:2 honours degree or above in economics or a related subject, with a minimum of 50% content directly related to economics (if you are unsure, please contact us to discuss your qualifications).
• 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

Apply through the government website

Course Details

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
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PGCE | Y | N | N | N

Careers

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

Policy on Additional Costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

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.

Depending on your circumstances you could receive all three. Learn more on the Department for Education website. You can also find out about scholarships and bursaries on our funding page.

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. More information can be found at the OfS website.

You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at The University of Manchester, including our Degree Regulations and Complaints Procedure, on our regulations website.