Overview

Throughout the Secondary (School Direct) with Qualified Teacher Status from University of Derby you will develop your subject specialism and your understanding of teaching children from wide-ranging backgrounds

Key Facts

Put your career plans on a firm footing – with a PGCE, recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status and 60 credits at masters level

Spend most of the year on placement, learning what it takes to become a great teacher

Benefit from our strong network of Delivery Partners so that you gain varied, challenging and effective practical experience

Be inspired by our team of dedicated, friendly tutors who are renowned internationally for high quality teaching and research
School-based courses have high levels of employment and student satisfaction. You will be recruited as a trainee and based mainly in one of our delivery partner schools, so you will become a valuable part of a school team from the start.With intensive support in the classroom and the guidance of University experts, you will be fully prepared for the practical demands of secondary teaching in your chosen subject specialism. As part of the course, you will undertake two assessed teaching placements to broaden your experience. You will be supported throughout by expert colleagues including our trained school mentors, subject specialist tutors.You will also spend time at the University to help put your school experience in the context of educational policy, principles and evidence-based practice.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Practice and Pedagogy

Education, Learning theories and philosophy

Developing subject leadership

Engaging and motivating diverse learners

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Enrolment is open until about two weeks before the course begins, but it's best to submit your application as early as possible as some courses fill quickly.

Language

English

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Secondary Education View 141 other Masters in Secondary Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You will need an undergraduate honours degree (preferably 2:1) or equivalent, plus GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths. You must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of subject knowledge in your chosen subject curriculum specialism.

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Secondary (School Direct) with Qualified Teacher Status.

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Derby

Funding

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