Course options
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Qualification
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
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Location
University of Bristol
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Programme overview
We have a long history of training teachers and are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Our one-year programme is available in a range of secondary subjects and will lead to both a postgraduate qualification (PGCE) and qualified teacher status (QTS), enabling you to teach across the 11-19 age range. In addition, you will gain up to 60 master's-level credits that you can put towards an MSc in Education.
We work in partnership with more than 60 local schools offering two routes into teaching: University-led and School Direct, allowing you to choose the route that suits you. Our programmes are current, challenging and innovative, and are informed by both our own extensive research in the field of education as well as current practice.
You will spend two-thirds of your time on placement in at least two contrasting schools. Notably, our programme includes a short placement in a primary school as well as offering the opportunity to gain experience in a special school. The remaining time is spent at University where you will join our diverse student community.
At Bristol you will be given a personal tutor in your specialist subject, ensuring you receive the very highest levels of both pastoral and professional support. Our strong community and student support us apart from other providers and is frequently commented on by both students and external inspectors.
Careers
The programme is approved by the Department for Education and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
A large proportion of our student teachers were employed in education after completing the PGCE programme, with many finding employments in the south-west. As a teacher from the University of Bristol PGCE, you will be highly valued by schools both locally and nationally; they will appreciate your thorough preparation in teaching and high level of subject knowledge. Our 2018 Ofsted inspection report praised the standard of our newly qualified teachers who are 鈥榚xceptionally well-prepared鈥� for their first job鈥�.
Application deadline
25 August 2025
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 25,800per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Bristol
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University League Table
16th
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Campus address
University of Bristol, Beacon House, Queen鈥檚 Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1QU, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
2nd out of 91 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 224156 70%15th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10084.0 84%19th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.12 78%43rd
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