Secondary Religious Education with QTS - PGCE: Fees & Entry Requirements at Birmingham City University, UK

Secondary Religious Education with QTS - PGCE

UK

What will I learn?

Overview If this is a subject you’re knowledgeable and passionate about then our PGCE Secondary Religious Education course could open the door to a great career. What's covered in this course? By teaching Religious Education in the 21st century you’ll draw together the history and teaching of world religions and the use and evaluation of philosophical, theological and ethical frameworks, while supporting pupils in their response to social and world issues. You’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of teaching and learning, which will provide you with the tools to become an excellent teacher able to teach a rich and diverse curriculum. This course covers the 11-16 age range, in secondary age phase, with post-16 enhancement. You’ll engage in education, pedagogy and professional studies sessions and curriculum workshops. These will take place both at the University and in school settings, and will develop your expertise in generic educational and professional issues, and subject-specific teaching theory.

Which department am I in?

Education and Teacher Training

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
Information not available

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Start date

September 2026

Venue

University House

15 Bartholomew Row,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B5 5JU, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or a Masters degree in a relevant subject from a UK higher education institution or equivalent.
Applicants may be required to take a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course prior to starting the PGCE course.
Applicants will also need to complete the relevant safeguarding checks for this course.
All applicants will be interviewed.
Applicants for this course also need GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above prior to enrolment. We accept a range of qualifications in lieu of GCSEs for our Initial Teacher Training courses.

English language requirements:
IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in each band, or equivalent
TOEFL iBT: Overall 95 (Reading 24, Listening 20, Writing 24, Speaking 25)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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