Study PGCE Secondary - Geography at University of Leicester in the UK, School of Education

PGCE Secondary - Geography

UK

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What will I learn?

Geography is an exciting and relevant subject which plays a major role in helping children to develop a better understanding of the complex and dynamic world around them. Geography explores a wide range of contemporary world issues such as climate change, global geopolitics, migration and sustainable development. It is an exciting and relevant subject which plays a major role in helping children to develop a better understanding of the increasingly complex world around them. Geography is highly valued by universities and employers and provides students with a wide range of knowledge and transferable skills in preparation for university or life after school.Geography PGCE student teachers are taught by a subject specialists within the Lead Partners partnership and will have the opportunity to work with other PGCE students in Humanities and in the Academic and Professional strand throughout the academic year in university. Your two school placements are in your specialist subject.As a trainee teacher, you will have the opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills and expand your subject knowledge. The PGCE programme is both challenging and rewarding and we hope that it will develop both your enthusiasm and confidence as a geographer and a teacher.

Which department am I in?

School of Education

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£19,400.00 (US$ 25,054) 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

Main Campus

University Road,

Leicester,

Leicestershire,

LE1 7RH, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£19,400.00 (US$ 25,054) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

University Road,

Leicester,

Leicestershire,

LE1 7RH, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applications are welcome from students with good Geography qualifications at honours degree level, and from those with joint or combined honours degrees in which Geography is a major subject.

A range of degree subjects related to Geography will be considered such as Environmental Science, Earth Studies, Geology, Planning and Archaeology. In these cases applicants must have an A-level Geography qualification and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in and enthusiasm for Geography at interview. Students without Geography as a major subject will be set essential background reading to prepare for the course and must complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course prior to starting.

GCSE

All applicants must have achieved a Grade C or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language at GCSE. You may apply without these qualifications, but if you are successful at interview you must have passed them by the start of the course. Special tests in lieu of GCSE Mathematics and English are available for Secondary candidates who are offered conditional places but are lacking the requisite qualification.

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

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