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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

PGCE Secondary Psychology with QTS*

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the PGCE PGCE Secondary Psychology with QTS* at Manchester Metropolitan University. 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 the secondary school (14-19 age range) and post 16 psychology curriculum. You’ll develop knowledge, application and evaluation of different psychological theories and methods and the best techniques for delivery in a classroom setting. During the year, you’ll attend a series of lectures, with topics including how to best teach research methods and statistics, individual differences, psychological approaches, issues and debates. 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 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Psychology Pedagogy and Curriculum Design
Teaching Research Methods and Statistics
Cognitive and Developmental Psychology in the Classroom
Biological and Neuroscience Psychology Teaching
Individual Differences and Psychological Approaches
Clinical Psychology
Mental Health and Ethics in Education
Inclusive Psychology Curriculum and Diversity
Secondary School Psychology Teaching Placement
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,500

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
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About Manchester Metropolitan University

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