PGCE Secondary School Direct (Geography) / Entry requirements

• Minimum 2:2 honours degree in geography or a related subject (e.g. environmental management, environmental sciences, geology, or planning and development). If you are unsure, please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
• 104 UCAS points at A-level.  In addition, applicants who do not have a geography degree must have a B in geography at A-level.
• Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics.

In addition to a grade of C at GCSE in English Language, applicants whose first language is not English are required to meet the following language requirements:

• IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0, or
• TOEFL iBT overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 22 in writing and 20 in the other sub-sections, or
• Pearson PTE overall score of 62 with a minimum score of 62 in writing and 59 in the other sub-sections, or
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) overall score of 176 or above, with 176 in writing and no sub-section below 169.

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see  entry requirements from your country  .