{"id":8443,"date":"2017-04-06T13:26:34","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T13:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/postgraduate\/pgce\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T14:45:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:45:47","slug":"pgce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/postgraduate\/pgce\/","title":{"rendered":"PGCEs and Postgraduate Teacher Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-cover-1Qppgv wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-cover\">            <div >\n                                    <div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-btm-lft-title is-style-top-right-links\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pgce-student-teaching-in-primary-school.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background lazyload\" alt=\"PGCE student engaging with children on work in primary school classroom\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 50vw, (max-width: 1024px) 33vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pgce-student-teaching-in-primary-school-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pgce-student-teaching-in-primary-school-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pgce-student-teaching-in-primary-school-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pgce-student-teaching-in-primary-school-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pgce-student-teaching-in-primary-school.jpg 1920w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\" \/>                \n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container-wrapper\">\n                          <div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container purple\">\n                            \n                                                        <!-- Page Attribute - Page title visible -->\n                                                                                        <span class=\"lzb-cover-title show-title\">\n                                                                    PGCEs and Postgraduate Teacher Training                                                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                      <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                              <div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-background-lightgrey cover-cta is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n                            <div class=\"wp-block-group cover-cta-row is-horizontal is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"ehu-cover__link cover-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/subject\/postgraduate\/education-and-teaching\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" aria-label=\"Discover your subject\">\n                                        Discover your subject <span class=\"fa fa-fw fa-note\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                <a class=\"ehu-cover__link cover-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/visit-us\/postgraduate-events\" rel=\"nofollow\" aria-label=\"Book an open day\">\n                                        Book an open day <span class=\"fa fa-fw fa-users\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                <a class=\"ehu-cover__link cover-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/postgraduate-teacher-training\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" aria-label=\"Apply now\">\n                                        Apply now <span class=\"fa fa-fw fa-pen\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/a>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                     \n            <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-text\">Embark on a transformative year towards a rewarding career in teaching. With our jam-packed PGCEs, you\u2019ll create engaging lesson plans, get extensive experience in the classroom and continuously evaluate your approach.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-promo-panel-ZK36oW wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-promo-panel\">            <div class=\"aaaaaa has-media-on-the-left\">\n                <div class=\"promo-wrap\">\n                    <div class=\"promo__content\" style=\"max-width:40rem\">\n                                                <span class=\"promo__title\">The benefits of training to teach with us<\/span>\n                                                                            <p><ul>\n<li>Our partnerships with over 1000 schools, including mainstream, SEN and forest schools\n<br><br>\n<li>The chance to learn from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/academic\/education\/secondary-and-further-education\/staff\/\">research-active experts<\/a> who apply their latest findings to the classroom\n<br><br>\n<li>The offer of Ofsted quality initial teacher education, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/news\/2024\/03\/an-ofsted-outstanding-education-to-inspire-the-next-generation\/\">recognised as &#8216;outstanding&#8217;<\/a> across all three initial teacher training age phases\n<br><br>\n<li>Having access to a fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/support-and-wellbeing\/student-support\/\">support network<\/a> that you can depend on, preparing you for graduation and helping you to overcome any challenges in your first year of teaching\n<br><br>\n<li>\nOpportunities of financial support for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/academic\/education\/ite-partnership\/placement-opportunities\/\">selected placements<\/a><\/p>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <figure class=\"promo__video-wrap\">\n                            <iframe width=\"560\" height=\"349\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uZBioNO6my8?si=2Hq4QxwsPjC8g7Zx\" title=\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                        <\/figure>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-promo-panel-1H8hKr wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-promo-panel\">            <div class=\"aaaaaa has-media-on-the-right\">\n                <div class=\"promo-wrap\">\n                    <div class=\"promo__content\" style=\"max-width:40rem\">\n                                                <span class=\"promo__title\">Our approach to inclusion<\/span>\n                                                                            <p>We are committed to creating an environment where every trainee feels supported and valued throughout their journey.\n<br>\n<ul> \n<li>We foster an inclusive culture where trainees feel confident sharing their needs and asking for help.\n<br><br>\n<li>We\u2019re committed to providing timely support throughout your teaching experience, while offering ongoing guidance and resources on campus.\n\n \n<br><br>\n<li>We offer personalised guidance to help every trainee succeed, regardless of any barriers they may face.\n<br><br>\n<\/ul>\nOur inclusive approach ensures that every trainee receives the guidance and support needed to succeed in their teaching journey.<\/p>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <figure class=\"promo__image-wrap\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uniskills.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\" \/>\n                        <\/figure>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a range of PGCEs across a variety of age phases and specialisms including Early Years (3-7), Primary (5-11), Secondary (11-16) and Further Education and Skills.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-2kfRun wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\"><h3>Early Years Teacher Training<\/h3><\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__intro\" >Helping young children learn and develop to their full potential is a rewarding experience. Teaching across the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 curriculum allows you to be creative, making learning interesting and lively for young children.<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p>Helping young children learn and develop to their full potential is a rewarding experience. Teaching across the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 curriculum allows you to be creative, making learning interesting and lively for young children.<\/p>\n\n<p>Teaching in the early years is focused on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the National Curriculum at Key Stage 1. You will engage with, and have knowledge of, the prior and following age ranges (under threes and Key Stage 2). Your PGCE year will support your knowledge and understanding of child development and play-based pedagogical approaches to learning. You&#8217;ll develop in your skills and experience to graduate as an Early Years Teacher, well prepared for work in a variety of early years settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Possible additional specialist teaching experiences within the programme include music in the early years, Forest Edge outdoor learning sessions, con\ufb01dence and resilience building activities, Paediatric First Aid training with Millie\u2019s Trust and a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Years Teacher Training courses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-courses-list-Z2r69SF wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-courses-list\">                <div class=\"ehu-course__wrap-single\">\n            \n                \n                                        \n                    <div class=\"ehu-list__wrap detailed-only\">\n                                                                                    \n                       \n                                                            <div class=\"ehu-list__detailed\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__detailed-wrap course-list__items\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-primary-early-years\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Primary Early Years Education with QTS (3-7)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Discover how to ignite pupils\u2019 curiosity and foster their enthusiasm for learning on this degree. You\u2019ll specialise in training to teach children 3-7 years and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd> 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-1xo3Lt wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\"><h3>Primary Teacher Training<\/h3><\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__intro\" >Teaching in a primary school is an important and fulfilling vocation. Helping children learn and develop into confident young people is a source of satisfaction for all teachers; their progress and positive responses are the just rewards for hours of careful planning.<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p>Teaching in a primary school is an important and fulfilling vocation. Helping children learn and develop into confident young people is a source of satisfaction for all teachers; their progress and positive responses are the just rewards for hours of careful planning.<\/p>\n\n<p>As a primary teacher you can be creative about how to make learning come alive for children. Facilitating structured, practical and active experiences ensures they are always eager to learn and to reflect on what they have been taught. You will learn to employ drama, role play, discussion, the internet, games, songs, stories, poems, practical activities and multimedia to promote children\u2019s learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The diversity of primary teaching will challenge you to extend your subject knowledge. The more you know about each subject, and each child in your class, the more you will be able to identify opportunities to link children&#8217;s learning in different subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary Teacher Training courses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-courses-list-ZBJy0s wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-courses-list\">                <div class=\"ehu-course__wrap-single\">\n            \n                \n                                        \n                    <div class=\"ehu-list__wrap\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"courses-toggle-wrap\">\n                            <button class=\"simple-view active\">Simple View<\/button>\n                            <button class=\"detailed-view\">Detailed View<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        \n                       \n                                        <div class=\"ehu-list__simple\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__simple-wrap course-list__items\">\n                                                            <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Holy Cross College and University Centre (Bury), Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-primary\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Primary Education with QTS (5-11)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-primary-mental-health-and-wellbeing-specialist-with-qts\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Primary Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist with QTS (5-11)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-primary-special-educational-needs-disabilities-and-inclusion-sendi-specialist-with-qts\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Primary Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion (SENDI) Specialist with QTS (5-11)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-primary-mathematics-specialist\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTS (5-11)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/primary-physical-education-specialist\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Primary Physical Education Specialist with QTS (5-11)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"ehu-list__detailed\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__detailed-wrap course-list__items\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Holy Cross College and University Centre (Bury), Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-primary\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Primary Education with QTS (5-11)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Master creative and engaging approaches to teaching 5-11 year olds. Joining us, you\u2019ll achieve recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status on our PGCE in primary education. We\u2019ll help you hone your academic skills and nurture your professional development too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time, 2 years part-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University or Holy Cross College and University Centre (Bury)<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-primary-mental-health-and-wellbeing-specialist-with-qts\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Primary Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist with QTS (5-11)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Become a role model and leader for primary school mental health and wellbeing. Gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on our PGCE programme. Take your specialist knowledge to lead mental health and wellbeing initiatives in schools.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time,  2 years part-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-primary-special-educational-needs-disabilities-and-inclusion-sendi-specialist-with-qts\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Primary Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion (SENDI) Specialist with QTS (5-11)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Take your first steps to becoming a champion for SEND and graduate with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). On our specialist course you will discover multi-sensory teaching strategies and whole school approaches to SEND.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time, 2 years  part-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-primary-mathematics-specialist\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTS (5-11)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Make mathematics more engaging, more enriching and more enjoyable. Our PGCE Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTS course will make you an expert in teaching this subject to children aged 5-11. And you\u2019ll achieve recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time, 2 years part-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/primary-physical-education-specialist\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Primary Physical Education Specialist with QTS (5-11)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Inspire children to be fit and healthy by making physical education fun. On our specialist course, you\u2019ll develop expert knowledge within Physical Education alongside the ability to teach across the whole primary curriculum. And you\u2019ll graduate with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time, 2 years part-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-FyM1D wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\"><h3>Secondary Teacher Training<\/h3><\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__intro\" >Educating young adults and inspiring them to share your passion for a subject is one of the main reasons people choose to train as a secondary teacher. Outstanding teaching requires enthusiasm, an ability to communicate clearly and to make complicated concepts accessible for all to learn.<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p>Educating young adults and inspiring them to share your passion for a subject is one of the main reasons people choose to train as a secondary teacher. Outstanding teaching requires enthusiasm, an ability to communicate clearly and to make complicated concepts accessible for all to learn.<\/p>\n\n<p>An understanding of how pupils of varying ages and abilities learn most effectively is important. Imagination is crucial, as is the need to challenge and support, and the ability to develop and sustain excellent relationships with pupils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing a child evolve into a mature and confident young adult throughout their time in secondary education, especially if also working as a form tutor, is something that teachers find particularly gratifying. Helping pupils begin to shape an idea of their chosen career path in life is a very powerful and rewarding responsibility for secondary teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secondary Teacher Training courses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-courses-list-1EJ9yr wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-courses-list\">                <div class=\"ehu-course__wrap-single\">\n            \n                \n                                        \n                    <div class=\"ehu-list__wrap\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"courses-toggle-wrap\">\n                            <button class=\"simple-view active\">Simple View<\/button>\n                            <button class=\"detailed-view\">Detailed View<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        \n                       \n                                        <div class=\"ehu-list__simple\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__simple-wrap course-list__items\">\n                                                            <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/secondary-business-studies-with-qts-14-19\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Business Studies with QTS (14-19)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-computing\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Computing with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-english\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary English with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-geography\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Geography with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-history\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary History with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-mathematics\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Mathematics with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-physical-education\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Physical Education with QTS (11-18)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Full-time, Full-time, Full-time, Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/secondary-physical-education-with-ebacc-with-qts-11-16\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Physical Education (with EBacc subject) with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/secondary-psychology-with-qts-14-19\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Psychology with QTS (14-19)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-religious-education\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Religious Education with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-science-biology\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-science-chemistry\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Science (Chemistry) with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-science-physics\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Science (Physics) with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"ehu-list__detailed\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__detailed-wrap course-list__items\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/secondary-business-studies-with-qts-14-19\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Business Studies with QTS (14-19)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Become a confident and skilled business studies teacher ready to make a real impact in secondary education. Upon successful completion of our PGCE Secondary Business Studies with QTS (14-19), you\u2019ll gain a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-computing\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Computing with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Inspire a digital generation. Build enthusiasm for IT. Train to teach computing to 11-16 year-olds, and help unlock their technical creativity. On completion of this course, you\u2019ll gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).<\/p>\n<p>As a UK student on this course, you may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship. Postgraduate bursaries are tax-free payments you receive if you\u2019re training to teach certain subjects. You do not need to apply for a bursary, you\u2019ll automatically get one if you\u2019re eligible.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-english\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary English with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>If you think you could develop young people\u2019s literary knowledge and unlock a love of language, you\u2019re in the right place. Train to teach English to 11-16 year-olds and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).<\/p>\n<p>As a UK student on this course, you may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship. Postgraduate bursaries are tax-free payments you receive if you\u2019re training to teach certain subjects. You do not need to apply for a bursary, you\u2019ll automatically get one if you\u2019re eligible.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-geography\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Geography with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Discover how to open young people\u2019s eyes to the world around them. Train to teach geography to 11-16 year olds and share your ever-expanding subject knowledge. On completion, you\u2019ll gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).<\/p>\n<p>As a UK student on this course, you may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship. Postgraduate bursaries are tax-free payments you receive if you\u2019re training to teach certain subjects. You do not need to apply for a bursary, you\u2019ll automatically get one if you\u2019re eligible.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-history\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary History with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Are you able to tackle controversial issues? Can you link the past to the present? Train to teach history to 11-16 year-olds and push the boundaries of learning. On completion, you\u2019ll gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-mathematics\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Mathematics with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Train to be a maths teacher and inspire a love of numbers and problem-solving in secondary school pupils. Upon successful completion of our Secondary Mathematics PGCE, you\u2019ll gain a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status and be at the cutting edge of national developments.<\/p>\n<p>As a UK student on this course, you may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship. Postgraduate bursaries are tax-free payments you receive if you\u2019re training to teach certain subjects. You do not need to apply for a bursary, you\u2019ll automatically get one if you\u2019re eligible.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-physical-education\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Physical Education with QTS (11-18)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Fuel your passion for staying active and boost pupils\u2019 physical and mental abilities. Upon successful completion of our PGCE Secondary Physical Education, you\u2019ll gain a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd> 1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Full-time, Full-time, Full-time, Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/secondary-physical-education-with-ebacc-with-qts-11-16\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Physical Education (with EBacc subject) with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Develop your skills and boost your employability by studying our PGCE Secondary Physical Education with an EBacc pathway in either computing, English, geography, history or mathematics. Upon successful completion of your chosen route, you\u2019ll gain a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/secondary-psychology-with-qts-14-19\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Psychology with QTS (14-19)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Help young people deepen their understanding of the human mind and behaviour, while inspiring them to explore how psychology applies to real-life contexts. Upon successful completion of our PGCE Secondary Psychology with QTS (14-19), you\u2019ll gain a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-religious-education\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Religious Education with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Encourage empathy, curiosity and critical thinking in secondary school pupils. During our PGCE Secondary Religious Education, you\u2019ll learn how to raise cross-cultural awareness, network with a range of faith practitioners and, upon successful completion, gain a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd> 1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-science-biology\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>From single cell structures to human DNA, biology explains the world around us. Discover how to make the subject engaging and develop pupil\u2019s scientific minds. Graduate from our PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.<\/p>\n<p>As a UK student on this course, you may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship. Postgraduate bursaries are tax-free payments you receive if you\u2019re training to teach certain subjects. You do not need to apply for a bursary, you\u2019ll automatically get one if you\u2019re eligible.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-science-chemistry\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Science (Chemistry) with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>How do we connect science to young people&#8217;s lives? Spark curiosity in the classroom and help young minds tackle challenges in chemistry. Inspire the next generation as you gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.<\/p>\n<p>As a UK student on this course, you may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship. Postgraduate bursaries are tax-free payments you receive if you\u2019re training to teach certain subjects. You do not need to apply for a bursary, you\u2019ll automatically get one if you\u2019re eligible.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-secondary-science-physics\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Secondary Science (Physics) with QTS (11-16)<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PGCE<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Physics is a launchpad for rewarding careers in everything from astronomy and medical science, to sound engineering and nanotechnology. Foster young people\u2019s natural curiosity about how the world works as you work towards gaining a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.<\/p>\n<p>As a UK student on this course, you may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship. Postgraduate bursaries are tax-free payments you receive if you\u2019re training to teach certain subjects. You do not need to apply for a bursary, you\u2019ll automatically get one if you\u2019re eligible.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-ZYMQFI wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\"><h3>Further Education and Skills<\/h3><\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__intro\" >The opportunity to help learners get a second chance in achieving their ambitions can also inspire those considering training for the Further Education and Skills sector. These learners are often ready to seize opportunities and meet new challenges, making exceptional and committed students.<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p>The opportunity to help learners get a second chance in achieving their ambitions can also inspire those considering training for the Further Education and Skills sector. These learners are often ready to seize opportunities and meet new challenges, making exceptional and committed students.<\/p>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-further-education-and-training\/\">Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills)<\/a> is an ideal opportunity if you want to pursue a career teaching in further education. The skills and knowledge that you will acquire as part of the course will also be transferable to other graduate-level jobs relating to education, such as pastoral roles within schools and colleges, education roles in cultural and historical organisations (museums, galleries, historic properties, etc.) and also education roles within large corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further Education (FE) also encompasses Adult and community learning (ACL), Work-based learning (WBL), Offender Learning and FE Colleges. Teaching and working with learners from across this sector is quite different from teaching in a mainstream school and offers many rewards and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learners arrive with a wealth of both academic and skills-based experience, and teaching them requires approaches which both connect and celebrate the experience and diversity they have. An existing knowledge base among learners can mean a class full of lively debate and teachers should create an environment of mutual trust and respect, where views and opinions can be openly and freely discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further Education courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-courses-list-Z2k74hT wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-courses-list\">                <div class=\"ehu-course__wrap-single\">\n            \n                \n                                        \n                    <div class=\"ehu-list__wrap detailed-only\">\n                                                                                    \n                       \n                                                            <div class=\"ehu-list__detailed\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__detailed-wrap course-list__items\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Education and Teaching\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time\"  data-year=\"2026\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, EFL in the Community venues, Wirral Metropolitan College (Hamilton Campus)\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/pgce-further-education-and-training\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Further Education and Skills<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Do you want to pursue a career teaching in Further Education? This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to teach in Further Education and prepare you to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status (QTLS), the most prestigious teacher accreditation in the FE sector.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Education and Teaching<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University or EFL in the Community venues or Wirral Metropolitan College (Hamilton Campus)<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-Z23qBhx wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\"><h3>Teacher training FAQs<\/h3><\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What qualifications do you need to teach in England?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To work as a teacher, you need to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/qualified-teacher-status-qts\">Quali\ufb01ed Teacher Status (QTS)<\/a> status to teach in early years, primary or secondary settings. You will need to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/qualified-teacher-status-qts#qualified-teacher-learning-and-skills-qtls\">Quali\ufb01ed Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)<\/a> status if you want to become a teacher or trainer in the further education and skills sector. Successful completion of one of our PGCEs (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) or one of our Postgraduate Teacher Training course will lead to a recommendation for QTS or QTLS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How much time will I spend in schools?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of your course will be spent learning hands-on in schools. This includes planning and delivering your own lessons, progressively gaining confidence in teaching as your timetable increases. You\u2019ll become involved in all aspects of the school setting life, taking charge of your student\u2019s achievements. You can expect to engage in regular discussions on current education issues, supported by online materials. We also encourage you develop your proficiency in digital skills to help you become an impactful educator.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-cta-298rB9 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-cta\">                        <div class=\"wp-block-button feature-cta\">\n                <a class=\"ehu-cta wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/requestprospectus\">Request a postgraduate teacher training guide<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What opportunities does a PGCE offer?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-icon-panel-Z4KSep wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-icon-panel\">            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-outer\" style=\"justify-content:flex-start;\">\n                \n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-inner\">\n                        \n                                                \n                                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel fa-icon-panel-row\">\n                                                \n                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-icon\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-coins fa\"><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-title\">\n                                        Competitive salary                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-subtext\">\n                                            If you have qualified teacher status (QTS), you\u2019ll get a minimum starting salary of \u00a332,916 (or more in London) as a primary or secondary school teacher in England, rising to \u00a351,048 for more experienced teachers.                                        <\/div>\n                                                                        \n                                <\/div>\n                                                    \n                            <\/div>                     <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-inner\">\n                        \n                                                \n                                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel fa-icon-panel-row\">\n                                                \n                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-icon\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-sun fa\"><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-title\">\n                                        Enviable holidays                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-subtext\">\n                                            Summer holidays is a big perk of the job. No other job will give you six paid weeks off \u2013 in addition to the spring holidays and half terms.                                        <\/div>\n                                                                        \n                                <\/div>\n                                                    \n                            <\/div>                     <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-inner\">\n                        \n                                                \n                                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel fa-icon-panel-row\">\n                                                \n                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-icon\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-globe fa\"><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-title\">\n                                        Work anywhere in the world                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-subtext\">\n                                            A PGCE is an internationally-recognised academic qualification, meaning you\u2019ll be able to teach almost anywhere in the world.                                        <\/div>\n                                                                        \n                                <\/div>\n                                                    \n                            <\/div>                     <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-inner\">\n                        \n                                                \n                                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel fa-icon-panel-row\">\n                                                \n                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-icon\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-sack-dollar fa\"><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-title\">\n                                        Up to \u00a329,000 in bursaries available                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-subtext\">\n                                            Department for Education bursaries are available for selected Secondary PGCEs. There\u2019s no application, they\u2019re tax-free and are non-repayable.                                        <\/div>\n                                                                        \n                                <\/div>\n                                                    \n                            <\/div>                     <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-inner\">\n                        \n                                                \n                                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel fa-icon-panel-row\">\n                                                \n                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-icon\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-users fa\"><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-title\">\n                                        Make a difference                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-subtext\">\n                                            Teaching isn\u2019t just a job. It\u2019s a chance to inspire minds and change futures. The chance to make a difference in young peoples&#039; lives as you explore social justice aspects of education too.                                        <\/div>\n                                                                        \n                                <\/div>\n                                                    \n                            <\/div>                     <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees and funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our money matters guide outlines the tuition fees and financial support arrangements for UK students joining a PGCE at Edge Hill University. Find out what student funding you may qualify for and how to apply for it. We encourage you to explore all potential sources of additional funding to maximise payment support.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-button-block-ZRs9YX wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-button-block\"><a class=\"ehu-buttons wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/fees-and-funding\/fees-and-funding-guide-pgce-students-2026-27\/\">PGCE fees and funding guide: 2026\/27 entry<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"ehu-buttons wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/fees-and-funding\/pgce-students-2025\/\">PGCE fees and funding guide: 2025\/26 entry<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-xooFD wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\"><h3>Bursaries<\/h3><\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Department for Education bursary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are joining selected Secondary PGCEs in academic year 2026\/27, you may be eligible to receive a Department for Education bursary worth up to \u00a329,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For academic year 2026\/27, the bursary scheme is based on a number of factors, including your teacher training subject and your previous academic qualification. For full details please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/getintoteaching.education.gov.uk\/funding-and-support\/scholarships-and-bursaries\">this page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You must also be eligible for financial support under the Student Finance England criteria (or equivalent funding body for Scotland, Wales or Norther Ireland). These bursaries are tax-free and don&#8217;t need to be paid back.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-button-block-Ex0cL wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-button-block\"><a class=\"ehu-buttons wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/fees-and-funding\/pgce-and-postgraduate-teacher-training-students-2024#bursaries\">Find further details on our PGCE money matters guide<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further Education (FE) Initial Teacher Education (ITE) bursaries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are joining a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/postgraduate\/pgce\/\">Postgraduate Teacher Training<\/a> course for specific subjects in academic year 2026\/27, you may be eligible to receive an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/fe-funding-initial-teacher-education-bursary-2025-to-2026\/fe-ite-bursary-funding-manual-2025-to-2026\">FE ITE bursary<\/a>. This page will be updated with further information once the bursary details for 2026\/27 are released.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-button-block-IqJcD wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-button-block\"><a class=\"ehu-buttons wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/fe-funding-initial-teacher-education-bursary-2025-to-2026\/fe-ite-bursary-funding-manual-2025-to-2026\">Find further details on availability and eligibility criteria with the FE ITE bursaries funding manual<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-ZoxmE1 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\"><h3>Teacher training scholarships<\/h3><\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<p>For certain subject areas, you may be eligible to apply for a Teacher Training Scholarship. These prestigious awards, worth up to \u00a331,000 for academic year 2026\/27, instead of a bursary, are aimed at outstanding graduates who are passionate about their subject and have the potential to be inspirational teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-button-block-Z2ezte7 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-button-block\"><a class=\"ehu-buttons wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/getintoteaching.education.gov.uk\/funding-and-support\/scholarships-and-bursaries\">Find out more about Teacher training scholarships<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-lwgzY wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\"><h3>Other scholarships<\/h3><\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<p>We offer a variety of scholarship awards for prospective and current PGCE students. These scholarships aim to celebrate your determination, commitment and achievements, from rewarding academic excellence to celebrating success outside of your studies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-button-block-ZHFwvN wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-button-block\"><a class=\"ehu-buttons wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/scholarships\/\">Explore our scholarships<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"ehu-buttons wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/scholarships\/calculator\/\">Check your eligibility to apply with our scholarships calculator<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-2kfI1 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/postgraduate-teacher-training\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/people-working-at-computer.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Apply with us via GOV.UK <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><p>If you are interested in joining a PGCE, you should apply online through GOV.UK. Applications are now open. Places are allocated as applications are received, so applying early is strongly recommended.\u00a0<\/p><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-1AKRG9 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/visit-us\/postgraduate-events\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EHU894-OpenDay2022-039.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Come to one of our postgraduate events <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><p>We run postgraduate specific events to help you make your decision about further study. Get the answers to your questions, explore our range of knowledge enhancing and industry focused PGCEs and discover what matters most to you.<\/p><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-165A9y wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/accommodation\/living-off-campus\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Settling-into-uni-journey.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Explore your accommodation options <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><p>As a postgraduate student, there is a range of off campus accommodation to suit you. 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