Secondary Education (QTS) - English

Overview

On the Postgraduate Certificate Secondary Education (QTS) - English programme from University of Birmingham you will be challenged to develop informed and justified decisions about how you approach your teaching in order to enable you to continue to develop over the course of your career. 

On successful completion of your PGCE, you may return to study with us on a part-time basis to complete your Masters in Teaching Studies.  

On this PGCE programme you will benefit from our unique collaboration with the University of Birmingham School as well as a wide range of partner schools, including mixed comprehensive, single sex, religious and selective schools and sixth form colleges. These diverse communities we serve will enrich your experience on the programme. 

You may be eligible for bursaries of up to £10,000 (depending on qualifications) in line with the government’s priority to attract more well qualified English teachers (for 2024 entry).

The School of Education at the University of Birmingham has a long tradition of delivering teacher training courses. Its teaching has been graded as 'outstanding' three times by Ofsted inspectors which affirms the University’s status as one of the UK’s leading institutions for excellence in teacher training. The PGCE English programme has an excellent and proven track record. It is rigorous and challenging, forming an excellent preparation for a successful career in teaching English. 

Equal Opportunities

The School of Education and University of Birmingham is committed to equal opportunities in the access to and provision of education. For more information please see the following documents:

• Disability

• Equality and Diversity