PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

PGCE School Direct Secondary

Name: PGCE School Direct Secondary
Price: 9535 GBP
Availability: InStock

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury, England

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1 yearDuration

£9,535Per Year (Home)

£9,535Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PGCE PGCE School Direct Secondary at Canterbury Christ Church University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Become a confident, qualified teacher through this immersive, school-based teaching course. This School-Based course places you in a school from day one, giving you the practical skills, competence, and professional knowledge to thrive as a qualified teacher. **You'll spend the majority of your training in a school setting, supported by experienced mentors and University tutors, whilst attending at least 13 days of university-led sessions and a structured professional development programme. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a 86% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy

Classroom Practice and Assessment

Professional Development and Teacher Standards

Research-Informed Teaching Practice

Inclusive Learning and Diversity

Reflective Practice and Professional Resilience

School-Based Teaching Experience

Education Policy and Statutory Frameworks

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	6	5.5
PTE Academic	59	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

72%Working

3%Studying

9%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

75%Professional Jobs

Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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