What is PGCE Secondary English?
The PGCE English programme is an established and successful course that will prepare you to teach all aspects of English in secondary schools. The programme is taught by tutors who have considerable experience in the secondary school sector as well as in managing PGCE students.
Can I teach secondary with a PGCE?
PGCE Secondary prepares you to teach the secondary school and sixth form years. You’ll be teaching classes in your specific subject. PGCE Further/Adult Education is for people who want to teach in colleges or adult education classes.

Can I do a PGCE online?
Online PGCE courses are an excellent way to change direction and become a teacher if you cannot make a commitment to a campus-based course.
Which is better PGCE or QTS?
It requires more time commitment and academic study alongside your immersive school-centred training. But, by undertaking a PGCE course with your QTS, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the theoretical side to education which you can then implement into your practical work.
What level is a PGCE equivalent to?
Masters Level degree
According to Education International, equivalency assessments place the PGCE as equivalent to a Masters Level degree in the United States and Canada.

Can I have a PGCE but no QTS?
Can you study for QTS without PGCE? Yes, you can! But make sure you check with your training provider – the PGCE is optional at United Teaching, but the vast majority of trainees opt to complete it alongside gaining QTS.
How long is a PGCE secondary?
ten-month
PGCE Secondary is a full-time, ten-month course that will prepare you to teach in the 11-to-19 year age range.
Is a PGCE equivalent to a degree?
The PGCE (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching) is an entry-level, initial professional teaching programme that ‘caps’ an undergraduate degree or an approved diploma.
How do I become a social studies teacher UK?
You will normally have a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification. Your degree needs to support the subject knowledge requirements of the national curriculum for social science.
Can I do a PGCE without a degree?
The most common route into teaching is the PGCE, which can be studied at university or as part of a school-based training programme. You’ll need: an undergraduate degree or equivalent.
Does PGCE expire?
However, there is a strict time limit – 5 years from the start date of their first supply contract, by calendar months, regardless of any time during this period when the teacher is not doing supply.