PGCE Secondary Physical Education with QTS*
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Manchester Metropolitan University, the PGCE PGCE Secondary Physical Education with QTS* provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach across the secondary school physical education curriculum for the 11-16 age range. When you are at Manchester Met, you will practically engage and study physical activities and sports in the English PE curriculum throughout key stage 3 and key stage 4, as well as GCSE and A-Level PE. You will engage with a range core pedagogical theories, physical development theories and practical teaching strategies to develop pupils’ physical skills and fitness, enhance pupils’ knowledge and understanding of PE and health, su... International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Manchester Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,500 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,500 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £32,500 |
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