Course summary
"Join a Secondary PGCE programme at the University of Southampton to equip yourself with the very latest education research and practice. • Education at the University of Southampton is ranked 14th in the UK (The Complete University Guide, 2025) • In partnership with over 200 local schools and colleges • Versatile programme structure to support your route into teaching • Opportunities to study abroad Each programme will provide you with extensive, supervised school or college experience during your study. You’ll engage with research-led approaches to enhance the quality of teaching you can offer your students and begin your career with confidence. You’ll spend two-thirds of your PGCE in two school placements, starting in October, under the guidance of curriculum mentors who are all experienced classroom teachers. One-third of your time will be spent in university, under the guidance of curriculum tutors, who all have extensive school teaching experience. We will support you with contrasting placement experiences from our well-established partnership schools and colleges. Secondary education PGCE courses are available in most subject areas, including:
- PGCE Art and Design
- PGCE English
- PGCE Geography
- PGCE History
- PGCE Mathematics
- PGCE Modern Languages
- PGCE Physical Education
- PGCE Sciences
Assessment method
School placement observation & assignments.
Entry requirements
Full entry requirements can be found on our relevant webpages https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/secondary-pgce
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information.
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ