PostgraduatePart-time

Secondary English PGCE with QTS

University of ChesterChester, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Part-time
Subject
English
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning.

Entry requirements

Degree2:2
GCSEC/4 · Subjects: English, Mathematics
Other conditionsdbs_check · You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University a

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent

Fees

International students: £15,450 a year (2027/28, from the university's page, checked 31 October 2026)

UK students: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees

Start dates

Sept 2026

Application deadline

Rolling admissions - apply early for visa processing

Campus

  • Exton Park, Chester, United Kingdom

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Postgraduate Taught

Academic

Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution with 3.0 GPA or above.

English language

IELTS for UKVI Academic: Postgraduate=6.5 (Min 5.5 in each sub-skill) | PTE Academic UKVI: Postgraduate=62 overall (Min. 59 in each sub-skill)

From University of Chester's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.

Scholarships at University of Chester

2 for this level
  • Chevening Scholarship
  • International Alumni Scholarship
All scholarships at University of Chester

Plan your first year

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TuitionGBP 15,450
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 30,836

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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