Prepare to become a confident secondary school teacher of geography with our PGCE Secondary Geography course. This Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme offers a path to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), blending university-led training with school-led placements. Develop curriculum knowledge and practical teaching skills, including lesson planning, assessment, and classroom management. The course emphasizes pedagogy and reflective practice, essential for modern educators. Experience a variety of teaching settings through urban and rural placements, including Welsh-medium schools. Professional teaching experience (PTE) and mentor support are integral, ensuring comprehensive training. The programme highlights the importance of geography in helping young people become ambitious, creative, and ethical citizens. Financial support is available through bursaries and scholarships.
Which department am I in?
Teacher Education
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£15,600.00 (16,99,717)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Swansea Campus
IQ Building, SA1 Waterfront Campus, Kings’s Road,
Swansea,
SA1 8EW, Wales, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
Undergraduate DegreeApplicants are required to hold a good honours degree (2:2 minimum) in an area related to chosen secondary subject.GCSE qualificationsGrade C (grade 4 in England) or above in GCSE English Language or Welsh Language or a standard equivalent.Grade C (grade 4 in England) or above in GCSE Mathematics or GCSE Numeracy or a standard equivalent.Student teachers studying to teach in Welsh medium schools will also need a GCSE grade C or above in Welsh (First Language).A-Levels/Level 3 Vocational QualificationsIf applicants do not hold an undergraduate degree in a curriculum subject, successful study at appropriate higher levels must be evidenced.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.