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Postgraduate Certificate Secondary Education (QTS)

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PGCE Postgraduate Certificate Secondary Education (QTS) at University of Birmingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. * The one year Postgraduate Certificate Diploma in Education leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Our specialist programmes, which offer high quality training and support, will prepare you to teach in the 11-18 age range and are run in close partnership with schools.* Start your teaching journey with our specialist programme. Receive expert education and support to inspire young minds in the 11-18 age range, through close partnerships with schools. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy
Curriculum Design and Implementation
Understanding Adolescent Learners and Development
Inclusive Education and Diversity
Assessment
Feedback and Progress Monitoring
Professional Practice and Reflective Teaching
Educational Psychology and Learning Theory
Research Methods in Education
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Postgraduate Certificate Secondary Education (QTS) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
350+Courses
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