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Postgraduate Certificate of Secondary
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Postgraduate Certificate
About the program
A two-year after-degree teaching programme preparing teachers for secondary schools.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core theories and methods in Education in Secondary
- Strengthen skills in learning development
- Inclusive communication
- Child wellbeing and education practice
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- Elementary and secondary school teaching
- Adult education
- Community education
- Corporate training
- Educational administration
- Academic advising
- Volunteer coordination
Curriculum
- Ten-unit after-degree programme with a focus on contemporary culture and critical thinking
- Where students choose two teaching disciplines such as social studies
- English
- Mathematics
- Science or French. Up to 24 weeks of practicum in classrooms
- Support toward Nova Scotia certification.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree plus the teacher-training requirements on the course page; GCSE-level English and Maths evidence; English proficiency IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree plus teacher-training requirements on the course page
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component (all 15 PGCE pages read)
- TOEFL iBT 100 (before 2026-01-21)
- PTE Academic 76
- Cambridge Duolingo 130 (band G values)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Certificates
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
- academic transcripts
- English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
- portfolio
- or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £29,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Highfield and in school |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Education |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £29,900 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component (all 15 PGCE pages read), TOEFL iBT 100 (before 2026-01-21), PTE Academic 76, Cambridge Duolingo 130 (band G values).