Course summary
Compared with Core PGCE teacher trainees, you will benefit from additional time in school before the PGCE starts and follow a modified version of the course. Throughout, you will focus on the 11 to 16, 11 to 18, or 14 to 19 age ranges to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), learning to teach the National Curriculum and related national strategies surrounding GCSE, AS and A2-level study. The majority of the course focuses upon practical training in teaching and learning-related skills. You will enjoy extended periods of school experience, which will provide opportunities to work in a primary setting and to teach in at least two different secondary schools. In total, 25 weeks of your PGCE will be spent experiencing and working in different types of school. This practical training is underpinned by the development of your knowledge and understanding of educational theories, ideas and concepts, including current issues and developments. We work with numerous schools in Greater Manchester to offer the School Direct route into teaching. School Direct allows schools to recruit and select their own trainees, with the expectation that they will go on to work within the school, or group of schools, in which they were trained (although there is no guarantee of employment). School Direct closely follows the PGCE course structure but on a modified timetable including increased contact with the School Direct school. Trainees who complete their course will be recommended for the qualification of PGCE School Direct and recommended for qualified teacher status (QTS).
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:2 honours degree in geography or a related subject (e.g. environmental management, environmental sciences, geology, or planning and development). If you are unsure, please contact us to discuss your qualifications. 104 UCAS points at A-level. In addition, applicants who do not have a geography degree must have a B in geography at A-level. Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
Sponsorship information
There are two types of government funding available for Geography teacher training: tuition fee loan and maintenance loan; extra financial support if you're a parent or have an adult dependant or a disability. Depending on your circumstances you could receive both. Find out more at the Department for Education website . You can find out more about the scholarships and bursaries on our funding page . In addition, a £1,000 fee reduction is available to University of Manchester graduates who achieved a first-class honours degree. Those applying will need to apply within three years of receiving their degree. You do not need to apply separately; you will be automatically considered based on your application for the course.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL