- Degree awarded
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Entry requirements
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- Minimum 2:2 honours degree or above in mathematics or some other subjects with a 50% mathematics component (such as some engineering or physics).
- Applicants who do not have a substantial amount (50% minimum) of mathematics in their degree may be eligible for a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course provided they have either an A level in mathematics at grade B or above.
- A grade B in economics (applicants who have a C grade at A level in economics may be considered dependent on the weight of any economics component in their degree course)
- Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics.
- How to apply
Please note that due to time constraints at this time of year, we're no longer able to consider applicants who require SKE for 2025 entry.
- Sustainable Development Goals
Find out how this course aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning which relates to:
- Goal 4: Quality education
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGCE | Y | N | N | N |
Course overview
I have loved my school placement so far, the staff are very friendly and have welcomed me into the team and supported me really well.
I have enjoyed hearing from guest speakers as part of the course - previous alumni, experienced teachers and charity representatives - as this has equipped me with advice from those in schools or working with young people on a daily basis. It is also interesting to hear different peoples' experiences of training to teach.
Molly Reeve / PGCE Secondary Mathematics student
- Become an outstanding secondary school Mathematics with Economics teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Enjoy extensive periods of classroom experience supported by outstanding tutors and mentors.
Open days
Look at our virtual open day content to help you learn more about the University.
You will be able to watch videos about the University, including accommodation, student finance and course-specific sessions.
We'll update our website once plans for PGCE-specific 2022 recruitment events are confirmed.
We also attend the Department for Education's virtual Train to Teach events .
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
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PGCE (full-time)
UK students (per annum, subject to Parliamentary approval): £9,535
International, including EU, students (per annum): £23,500
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
There are three types of Government funding available for teacher training:
- tax-free bursary or scholarship;
- tuition fee loan and maintenance loan;
- extra financial support if you're a parent or have an adult dependant or a disability.
Depending on your circumstances you could receive all three.
Find out more at the Department for Education website .
You can find out more about the scholarships and bursaries we have available on our funding page .
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.
Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.
To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our courses address.
Goal 4: Quality education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- School of Environment, Education and Development
- Contact name
- Recruitment and Admissions Team
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 306 0970
- pgce@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- http://www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/subjects/education/pgce/
- School/Faculty
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See: The School .
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Regulated by the Office for Students
The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high quality education that prepares them for the future and by protecting their interests. More information can be found at the OfS website.
You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at The University of Manchester, including our Degree Regulations and Complaints Procedure, on our regulations website.