Study PGCE Postgraduate Certificate Secondary Education (QTS) - English at University of Birmingham in the UK, School of Education

About this course

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

What will I learn?

Course overview Start your teaching career with our specialist Secondary English programme. Develop your love of teaching and learning English to inspire children and young people from 11-18, through close partnership with our school network. The English PGCE (QTS) programme is designed to develop your understanding of what teaching English is and what teaching English does, while enabling you to use research to make informed decisions about your practice in, and beyond, the classroom. Deepening your understanding of teaching and learning, you'll build a strong foundation as a teacher which will support you to pursue a fulfilling career in the field. Upon successful completion of the course, you'll have the opportunity to return for part-time study and complete a Master’s in Teaching Studies with us. Course highlights We excel in teacher education by combining theoretical knowledge and practical experience in our PGCE English programme, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This course offers 80 credits towards further study, allowing graduates to pursue a Master's degree such as the MA in Teaching Studies. The course is taught in collaboration with our partnership schools integrating academic rigour with practical classroom experience.

Which department am I in?

School of Education

Study options

Full Time (36 Weeks)

Tuition fees

£780.00 (US$ 1,007) 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

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (36 Weeks)

Tuition fees

£780.00 (US$ 1,007) Week

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A strong academic record at A level or equivalent in relevant subjects is required, along with a strong degree (usually a minimum of 2:2), and at least 50% of the degree must have English. Graduates with degrees in Classics with an A level in English Literature are also invited to apply. If the degree is in English Language, a good pass in A Level English Literature will be required.You must also have:GCSE Mathematics and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent qualifications, which will be a condition of any offer if not already achieved (equivalency tests will be accepted but only from Equivalency Testing)completed an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up a placecompleted relevant checks to ensure you have the health and physical capacity to teachagree to abide by the University of Birmingham Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise

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