Overview

The PGCE Secondary programme from Liverpool Hope University offer students the opportunity to combine a programme of theory with real world experience.

The initial professional development focuses on what underpins the work of an effective and successful teacher, while school placements offer you the opportunity to put theory into practice. School placements will cover the 11-16 age range, along with a KS5 enhancement.

Career opportunities:

Completion of a Secondary PGCE programme gives you Qualified Teacher Status, allowing you to become a teacher in a secondary school.

Programme Structure

Award of Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education - made upon successful completion of the formal subject based assignments at Masters Level and successful completion of the two teaching placements. This provides a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 60 Masters Credits.
Award of Professional Certificate in Secondary Education - made upon successful completion of formal subject based assignments at least at Honours level but below Masters level and successful completion of two teaching placements for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National

More details

We advise you to apply for a Postgraduate degree as early as possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Secondary Education View 138 other Masters in Secondary Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification, incorporating at least 50% subject related for the following subjects,

Art & Design
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Computer Science with ICT
Drama
English
Geography
History
Mathematics
Modern Languages - non UK applicants can apply
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Religious Education

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics (Grade 4 or above in the new grading system). These can be pending but required before enrolment

Alternative equivalency tests or assessments for English, mathematics and science (where required) may be considered to meet the GCSE requirements. Please contact us for further information if you hold, or intend to apply for, an equivalency test or assessment.

Relevant experience in a school setting is beneficial for your application, but not essential.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

13900 GBP / year

≈ 13900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

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

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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