PGCE (Top-Up) Primary/Early Years/Secondary
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year part time
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Education
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
The PGCE Top-up course enables you to achieve the academic award of Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) if you have already successfully gained QTS through the Graduate Teacher Programme, School Direct or similar. QTS holders in the UK and internationally will benefit from this one year programme, designed to meet the needs of practicing teachers and increase your employability around the world.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · or above |
|---|
Fees
International students: £2,915 per year
UK students: £2,915 per year
UK/Home: £2,915 per year
International: £2,915 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.
Campus
- Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom
Where you will study
West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
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