PGCE Religious Education with QTS

Entry requirements

You must have a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in both English language and mathematics.

We welcome students from all backgrounds and accept a wide range of qualifications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Birmingham Newman University’s Secondary PGCE programme provides a comprehensive and supportive pathway into teaching.

You’ll receive tailored guidance and placements that match your aspirations, with a focus on inclusion and diverse learning environments. Our experienced tutors and expert networks ensure you gain the knowledge and confidence to excel in the classroom. From early induction to career-focused school placements, we help you develop into a skilled teacher capable of making a real difference in the lives of students. From a thorough induction to career-focused placements, the programme is designed to help you grow into a reflective and impactful educator.

Community-focused mentorship is embedded in our approach, with many of our PGCE graduates becoming mentors themselves, supporting the next generation of teachers and giving back to local communities. This commitment to community and professional development is a hallmark of the programme’s success and the lasting impact of its students.

Birmingham Newman University’s Secondary PGCE programme offers a dynamic, hands-on approach to teacher training. With personalised support, we ensure that each trainee receives the guidance they need to succeed. Our unique placement system connects you with schools that match your career aspirations, including specialist placements in areas like social, emotional, and mental health.

You’ll be trained in inclusive teaching strategies, with a particular emphasis on SEND adaptation, allowing you to cater to diverse student needs effectively. Our strong Ofsted report reflects the quality of the programme, ensuring you’re equipped to make a lasting impact on your students.

The course also offers early online induction, ensuring you feel supported and engaged from the start. With a broad network of subject experts, school partners, and professional organisations, you’ll have opportunities to build meaningful connections within the education sector.

By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready to step confidently into the classroom, having received the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to transform education for future generations.

If you are passionate about preparing the next generation through creative and high-quality Secondary Religious Education (RE), this course is for you. Our PGCE in Secondary Religious Education aims to provide students with a breadth of understanding across world faiths in order to develop outstanding RE teachers.

Working alongside RE specialists, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills within a real-world setting, selected from a range of schools. Your subject knowledge will develop over the year through subject sessions, visits to places of worship, and via external experts from religious and charitable organisations. Birmingham Newman University develops successful RE teachers many of whom go on to work in partner schools and become Heads of Department, developing long term careers as RE specialists. If you want to be a successful RE teacher within a supportive community, Birmingham Newman University is the place to train.

Fees and funding