Overview

The Education (Secondary) programme from University of Bristol is current, challenging and innovative, and are informed by both our own extensive research in the field of education as well as current practice.

You will spend two thirds of your time on placement in at least two contrasting schools. Notably, our programme includes a short placement in a primary school, as well as offering the opportunity to gain experience in a special school. The remaining time is spent at university where you will join our diverse student community.

Career prospects

The programme is approved by the Department for Education and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

A large proportion of our student teachers are employed in education after completing the PGCE programme, with many finding employment in the South West. As a teacher from the University of Bristol PGCE, you will be highly valued by schools both locally and nationally; they will appreciate your thorough preparation in teaching and high level of subject knowledge.

Our 2024 Ofsted inspection report praised the standard of our newly qualified teachers observing ‘Graduates from the programme flourish, with some undertaking leadership roles. They are well prepared for the role of a teacher’.

The report notes that preparation to teach A level and GCSE is a strong feature of the PGCE and that ‘all trainees gain substantial experience of teaching students in post-16’. They also noted the ‘highly motivating experience’ for trainees who take part in short placements in specialist settings.

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Programme Structure

Courses include;

English

Geography

History

Mathematics

Modern Foreign Languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish)

Religious Education

Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics).

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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.

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The application cycle will open in October/November each year. Early application is advised as places may fill quickly.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prior to admission to the programme, all students are required by the Department for Education (DfE) to have:

at least GCSE or 'O' level at grade C or 4 (if taken after summer 2017) or an equivalent overseas qualification in English and Mathematics;
a degree (with a 2:2 or above) or an equivalent qualification, in a subject relevant to the proposed main teaching subject.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25800 GBP / year

≈ 25800 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 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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Key information

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Credits

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Living costs

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