Study PGCE Psychology at UCL (University College London) in the UK, IOE, UCL Institute of Education

What will I learn?

The Psychology PGCE prepares you to teach Psychology across Key Stages 4 and 5 (14-19 age range) in a flexible and exciting way. Our underlying aim is to develop reflective, inquiring and empathetic Psychology teachers who are committed to social justice, equity, inclusion and diversity. We draw on current research at IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society and elsewhere to inform student's Psychology teaching, encouraging them to engage with recent debates, literature and policy in the field. Our underlying aim is to develop reflective, inquiring, empathetic Psychology teachers who are committed to social justice, equity, inclusion and diversity. The Psychology PGCE will feature four Intensive Teaching and Practice (ITAP) sequences designed to establish and develop your Psychology teaching through the year.

Which department am I in?

IOE, UCL Institute of Education

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£29,500.00 (US$ 38,097) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£29,500.00 (US$ 38,097) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

Expected March 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of a lower second-class UK Bachelors degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard with at least 50% Psychology content.

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

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