Overview

The course has QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) built in and students will apply for a position as a secondary school teacher during the course of their studies and teaching practice.

Your Career with a PGCE Teaching Qualification

With QTS built-in, you'll be able to apply for a position as a secondary school RE teacher immediately after graduation.

Our PGCE Secondary Education with QTS – Religious Education (11-16 years) at University of Cumbria is fully compliant with the Department for Education (DfE) requirements, so you can expect to do a minimum of 120 days in two contrasting schools giving you the essential hands-on experience you need for future employment.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Investigating Teaching and Learning
Investigating Teaching and Learning Across and Beyond the School Curriculum
Developing professional skills, knowledge and practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2021-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Education Religious Studies & Theology Teaching View 854 other Masters in Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum UK 2:2 honours degree or recognised equivalent qualification in a Religious Studies related subject is required. Your degree must contain evidence of a substantial and appropriate level of subject knowledge. Where relevant we will consider other qualifications or work/voluntary experience as evidence of subject knowledge. Please ensure you detail in full any supporting qualifications and/or experience in your application for the course.
If you don't have an undergraduate degree but do have a Masters or other higher qualification, your application will be considered by our academic tutors on a one-to-one basis.
GCSE grade C/4 or above in English language and mathematics or recognised equivalent qualifications.
A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check prior to starting the course.

Satisfactory Occupational Health medical check prior to starting the course
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four elements

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Tuition Fee

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International

12800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12800 GBP per year during 12 months.

EU To be confirmed

Living costs for Lancaster

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

All EU/EEA/Swiss students that start a programme in September 2021 will be eligible for an automatic Fees Discount Scholarship.The discount will be applicable to all years of their degree (3 years or 4 years). Additional information can be found on the University website.

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