Study PGCE Education (Science) at Queen's University Belfast in the UK, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The PGCE in Science is broadly aligned with the Northern Ireland Curriculum, training graduates to teach Science across the 11-18 year age range. The programme aims to develop your competence and confidence in the teaching of Science and in the general professional role of the teacher. Our PGCE will appeal to you if you wish to move into teaching and if you are a graduate in Science or about to graduate in Science. Extra places are reserved to prepare those who are interested in teaching their subject through the medium of Irish in Irish-medium schools. An additional certificate in Irish Medium Education (IME) is awarded in conjunction with St Mary's University College.

Which department am I in?

School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

Study options

Full Time (36 Weeks)

Tuition fees

£622.22 (US$ 804) Week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected November 2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Queen's University Belfast

University Road,

Belfast,

County Antrim,

BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Full Time (36 Weeks)

Tuition fees

£622.22 (US$ 804) Week

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Queen's University Belfast

University Road,

Belfast,

County Antrim,

BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants must possess the following: An Honours degree (and/or higher degree) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, relevant to teaching Science at Key Stage 3 and at least one of Physics or Chemistry or Biology to A- level. Degrees in cognate areas may be considered if 50% or more of the modules studied are deemed currently relevant to teaching the chosen science for which you have applied (either Physics, Chemistry or Biology); At the time of application, GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, and GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent qualification.

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