{"id":8448,"date":"2021-07-12T11:02:32","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T11:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/postgraduate-teacher-training\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:35:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:35:54","slug":"postgraduate-teacher-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/postgraduate-teacher-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for PGCEs through GOV.UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-cover-vJnxN 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\/2024\/04\/PGCE-2.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background lazyload\" alt=\"Teacher supporting secondary school students in application process.\" 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\/2024\/04\/PGCE-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PGCE-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PGCE-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PGCE-2-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PGCE-2.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                                                                    Applying for PGCEs through GOV.UK                                                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                      <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                      \n            <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-text\">If you are interested in joining a PGCE, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/apply-for-teacher-training\">apply online through GOV.UK<\/a>. We&#8217;re here to guide you on your journey to studying with us with information on the application process and how to write a strong personal statement.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-announcement-HCIQp wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-announcement\">  <div class=\"ehu-announcement full\" style=\"background-color: #f1dbf6; border: 1px solid #884a93;\" role=\"alert\" \n  aria-live=\"polite\">\n      <div class=\"ehu-announcement-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <span class=\"disclaimer__icon fas fa-info-circle\" style=\"color: #5f295f;\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ehu-announcement-text\" style=\"color: #1d1d1d;\">\n          <p><strong>Please note<br \/><\/strong>Applications to undergraduate initial teacher training programmes are made through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/ucas\/\">UCAS<\/a>\u00a0and not GOV.UK.\u00a0<\/p>      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-promo-panel-1q4L7i 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                                                                            <p>Applications are made <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gov.uk\/apply-for-teacher-training\">online with GOV.UK<\/a> where you can apply for up to four programmes initially.<br><br>Courses will usually open for applications in October for entry in the following September.<br><br>Places will be allocated as applications are received through the year\u00a0so\u00a0we strongly recommend that you apply as early as possible in the cycle.<\/p>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <figure class=\"promo__video-wrap\">\n                            <iframe width=\"560\" height=\"349\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dzLLTppTtA8?si=PbFc_OO9ZGkeLWD3\" 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-announcement-1komKk wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-announcement\">  <div class=\"ehu-announcement full\" style=\"background-color: #f1dbf6; border: 1px solid #884a93;\" role=\"alert\" \n  aria-live=\"polite\">\n      <div class=\"ehu-announcement-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <span class=\"disclaimer__icon fas fa-info-circle\" style=\"color: #5f295f;\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ehu-announcement-text\" style=\"color: #1d1d1d;\">\n          <strong>Please note: <\/strong>You do not need to wait until you have completed your undergraduate degree to be able to apply for a postgraduate degree. If you are in the final year of an undergraduate degree, you can apply for a postgraduate course before you have your final degree classification. You will be able to submit your application without uploading a degree certificate at this stage. Any offers you do receive will be subject to you achieving the required undergraduate degree classification stated in the entry criteria for the relevant course and providing a copy of your degree certificate prior to starting the course.      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-Zztlol wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Preparing your application<\/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>When you begin your application, you will be asked to create an account on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gov.uk\/apply-for-teacher-training\">GOV.UK<\/a> or use an existing account if you already have one. Each time you sign into GOV.UK using your email address, a link will be sent to you to return to your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The online application system is split into a variety of sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li><strong>Personal details and contact information <\/strong>\u2013 you will need to supply your name, email address, contact phone number and date of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>References<\/strong> \u2013 you will need to add two references<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Qualifications<\/strong> \u2013 add details of your degree, whether you have GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), as well as details of A levels and\/or any other qualifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal statement<\/strong> \u2013 you will need to outline in up to 1000 words, what relevant skills you have, your experience of working with young people, why you want to be a teacher and why teaching is important. You should also include any relevant activities (such as first aid, sports coaching or volunteering). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/postgraduate-teacher-training-personal-statement\/\">Find our tips to writing a strong personal statement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work experience <\/strong>\u2013 summarise your employment history with details of all jobs since leaving school, as well as any unpaid experience working with children or in a school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjustments <\/strong>\u2013 this is your opportunity to ask for any extra support if you\u2019re disabled, have a mental health condition, or any educational needs, as well as any flexibility required around interview dates, such as caring responsibilities or employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safeguarding issues <\/strong>\u2013 this is your opportunity to highlight any potential safeguarding issues, such as offences, reprimands and final warnings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-Z17Yufr wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Submitting your application<\/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>When you have completed all of the above fields, you will have the opportunity to check through and review your application before submitting it. There is no application fee.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our tips for a great application<\/h3>\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-Z7GzV9 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/postgraduate-teacher-training-personal-statement\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/two-students-writing.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\">Writing your personal statement <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><p>Allow your personal statement to set you apart from other applicants. Use it to show why you are interested in your chosen course and let us know about you. Make it count.<\/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-ZsboNK wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/postgraduate\/pgce\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/research-1536x864-1.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\">Do your research <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><p>Have a look into your course requirements and what the department are looking for. If you have questions, make sure to get in touch. Be prepared and discover all that you can when applying to teach.<\/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-1oVRwQ wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/visit-us\/open-days\/\" 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\/Open-days.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\">Consider your choices <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><p>Take the time to be sure you are choosing the right course and University for you. We recommend attending open days (suitable for all levels of study) and PGCE events to discover more.<\/p><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teacher training FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-107GU6 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">What qualifications do you need to teach in England?<\/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>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 will lead to a recommendation for QTS or QTLS.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-26VBzA wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">How much time will I spend in schools?<\/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>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\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offers<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-promo-panel-1q6NoV 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                                                                            <p>If your application is successful at the first stage, we will invite you to attend an interview.<br><br>An offer of a place may be unconditional (meaning a firm offer of a place on a programme) or conditional (meaning you have an offer of a place, as long as you meet specified conditions, such as minimum degree classification).<br><br>You will be able to track the progress of your application at all times and must formally reply to any offers through the GOV.UK system when making a decision. Once you are confident with your choice, we would encourage you to reply to any offers as soon as you can. Where relevant, this will allow you as much time as possible to meet any remaining conditions of your offer prior to the course start date.<\/p>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <figure class=\"promo__image-wrap\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Teacher-Training-PGCE.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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information about any of our PGCEs, please get in touch with our Course Enquiries Team, who will be happy to assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an international student in need of support, please email our dedicated international team or visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/international\">international pages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-icon-panel-ZfiiTY 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                                                    <a href=\"mailto:study@edgehill.ac.uk\" class=\"fa-icon-linked\" rel=\"nofollow\" aria-label=\"Course Enquiries study@edgehill.ac.uk\">\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-envelope fa\"><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-title\">\n                                        Course Enquiries                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-subtext\">\n                                            study@edgehill.ac.uk                                        <\/div>\n                                                                        \n                                <\/div>\n                                                    \n                            <\/div>                             <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-inner\">\n                        \n                                                    <a href=\"mailto:international@edgehill.ac.uk\" class=\"fa-icon-linked\" rel=\"nofollow\" aria-label=\"International  international@edgehill.ac.uk\">\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-envelope fa\"><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-title\">\n                                        International                                     <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-subtext\">\n                                            international@edgehill.ac.uk                                        <\/div>\n                                                                        \n                                <\/div>\n                                                    \n                            <\/div>                             <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join a PGCE with Edge Hill University. 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