- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and shaping the future of secondary education? If you hold an undergraduate degree and are striving to become a secondary school English teacher, our Secondary English PGCE with QTS is the ideal step towards achieving your teaching ambitions. You’ll develop your subject specialist knowledge in English alongside hands-on classroom experience, equipping you with the skills, confidence, and expertise to support pupils aged 11-16, and thrive in a rewarding teaching career. The Department for Education provides financial support for trainee teachers on some secondary subjects, either as a bursary or scholarship. You can find more information on the Department for Education Get into Teaching website.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · or above |
|---|---|
| GCSE | 4 or above · Subjects: English, Mathematics |
| Other conditions | dbs_check · Offers are subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure checks and applicants must not previously have been barred from teaching or working with children. |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall |
|---|
IELTS 7.0
Fees
International students: £19,800
UK students: £9,535
UK/Home: £9,535
International: £19,800
Start dates
7 September 2026
Application deadline
30 April 2026
Campus
- University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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