Secondary with QTS

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree:

• Have a first-degree classification normally a minimum of 2.2 Honours or equivalent from a UK university, or equivalent overseas qualification

GCSEs and equivalents:

• Have at least a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics or their equivalent (which must be approved by LJMU)

International requirements:

• IELTS overall 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component)

Extra Requirements:

• Receipt of satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Certificate prior to enrolment
• Completion of a medical questionnaire, for medical clearance by the LJMU Occupational Health team, to confirm Fitness to Teach.
• If an applicant needs to improve their subject knowledge, they may be asked to complete a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course.
• RPL is not accepted on this programme

Months of entry

September

Course content

Become a superb Secondary teacher at LJMU. Graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 11-16 age range.

(CLOSED FOR 2023 APPLICATIONS)

• 3 minute watch - hear from secondary teachers who studied teacher training with LJMU. Prepare for a career as an innovative and creative secondary teacher on a course delivered in partnership with schools committed to ensuring your success;
• Choose from a range of subject areas (see the Details tab for more information);
• Teach across the 11-16 age range with additional post-16 teaching opportunities;
• Become an inquisitive, creative and reflective practitioner
• Study full-time, over 10 months;
• Spend 120 days in a 'Home School' placement with a mid-course 'Alternate' placement to ensure experience in a range of school settings.

Our PGCE Secondary programmes are designed to prepare you for a career as an innovative and creative teacher. You will be trained by highly experienced academic staff and school mentors.

The professional experience you acquire during your studies, alongside University input will enable you to develop your ability to plan, teach and manage learning in different settings and socio-economic contexts.

The University has a well-established reputation for delivering innovative approaches to teacher education. Our academic team is made up of successful teachers who maintain strong links with schools and professional bodies, ensuring you receive the most up-to-date training and key insights into the field during your course.

Our emphasis is on developing teachers who are reflective practitioners able to apply a deep understanding of the curriculum, learners and learning to provide the very best and most appropriate learning opportunities for all children, with a positive impact on their development and achievement.

The professional experience you acquire during your studies, alongside University input will enable you to develop your ability to plan, teach and manage learning in different settings and socio-economic contexts.

Courses can be viewed on the government's Get into Teaching website.

Professional Body Recognition

In June 2023, Secondary Initial Teacher Training received a “good” rating following a rigorous 4-day inspection. Ofsted noted many strengths in provision, which are noted below.

Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that goes beyond the DfE’s core content framework and is underpinned by appropriate and pertinent research. Student teachers discuss and debate relevant theory in the centre-based training and are given opportunities to apply their understanding in placement schools.

Trainees’ professional and subject-specific studies are clearly and purposefully interwoven at this partnership. For example, trainees get a secure grounding in generic pedagogy, as well as the subject-specific knowledge that they need to teach their subject well. Tutors and mentors help trainees to understand the connections between what they are learning and how to use and apply this knowledge in placement schools.

The provider has developed a network of strong relationships with partner schools. Communication between the different partners is a strength. Furthermore, all partners display a strong commitment to supporting the ambition of social justice for all pupils. Student teachers understand the importance of breaking down barriers to learning for disadvantaged pupils and for pupils with SEND and also learn about ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils in their care.

Information for international students

Fees and funding

Please see the course page for more information.