We have an excellent reputation with schools in the region and have been training highly skilled, inspirational secondary teachers for over 75 years.
in the UK for Quality Education
in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study
We’ve been rated as ‘Outstanding’ in training primary and secondary teachers, the highest possible grade a provider can receive.
First for jobs
The University of Worcester is first in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, five years after graduation (excluding specialist institutions) - Longitudinal Educational Outcomes Survey 2024. Read more.
Subject areas
At Worcester we offer a secondary postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) in a range of specialist subject areas.
Age phase: 11-16 with post sixteen enhancement
- Art and Design
- Design and Technology (Food)
- English
- Geography
- History
- Computer Science
- Maths
- Modern Languages
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Science: Biology
- Science: Chemistry
- Science: Physics
Age phase: 14-19
"Trainees benefit from an exceptional learning experience at the University of Worcester. This experience instils in them a deep-rooted commitment to making a difference to the lives of the children and young adults in the communities they serve."
Regional Training Hubs
You can apply to study a PGCE directly with the University or with one of our partner Regional Training Hubs.
These Regional Training Hubs are networks of schools working together to train teachers. When you apply through a hub you will do a mix of training at their sites and at the University, and the hub will organise your placements within their network of schools.
- Cleeve Training Hub (Gloucestershire)
- Hereteach Alliance, Shires Teaching Alliance (Herefordshire)
- North Worcestershire Teacher Training Hub (Redditch, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Malvern)
- Shires Teaching Alliance (South Warwickshire and Worcestershire)
- Stour Vale (Dudley, Sandwell, Wolverhampton, South Staffs and Shropshire)
- Woodrush Training Consortium (Birmingham/Bromsgrove)
PGCE Alumni Scholarship
If you are a University of Worcester graduate starting a full-time PGCE in September 2025 then you may be eligible for a £500 Cash Scholarship.
PGCE Alumni Scholarship
If you are a University of Worcester graduate starting a full-time PGCE in September 2025 then you may be eligible for a £500 Cash Scholarship.
PGCE Alumni Scholarship
If you are a University of Worcester graduate starting a full-time PGCE in September 2025 then you may be eligible for a £500 Cash Scholarship.
Subject knowledge enhancement
Not sure about your subject knowledge? Build up or refresh your existing knowledge with a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course before starting the PGCE programme. This will be discussed during your interview.
Subjects offered: Chemistry, Computer Science, Maths and Physics.
Funding is available for these courses from the Department for Education, find out about the SKE bursary.
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Entry requirements
Honours degree, normally 2:2 or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject area. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis.
GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications. We do offer an equivalency test if you don’t have the required GCSE grade to apply for our courses.
Trainees who begin courses before providing evidence of the required GCSE standard (or equivalent) will not be eligible for financial incentives, such as bursaries or grants until they achieve the required standard.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about entry requirements, please call our Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk.
Fees
Fees contents
UK
The Government has announced that it will increase tuition fees and maintenance loans by 3.1% from the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 the standard tuition fee for full-time UK students enrolling on a PGCE will be £9,535 per year*.
For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
International and EU students
The standard tuition fee for full-time international and EU students enrolling on a PGCE in the academic year 2025/26 will be £17,900 per year*.
*Please note that for EU students who are not in receipt of a UK government bursary/scholarship package, the fee is £9,535 per year (subject to approval of the government's fee increase).
For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
How to apply
How to apply contents
Applications for Secondary PGCE courses should be made online through the government's Find Postgraduate Teacher Training website.
Visit the Get Into Teaching website for detailed information on how to apply for a PGCE.
Subject specific PGCEs
Please consult individual subject specialism pages for course codes.
- Art and Design
- English
- Design and Technology
- Geography
- History
- Computer Science
- Maths
- Modern Languages
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Science: Biology
- Science: Chemistry
- Science: Physics
Age phase 14-19
You can also apply to study a University of Worcester PGCE with one of our partner Regional Hubs.
Contact
If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.
Secondary PGCE Office
secondary@worc.ac.ukAdmissions Office
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