Course summary
Inspire the next generation with the power of Mathematics Turn your passion for maths into a rewarding and impactful career. Our PGCE in Secondary Education (Mathematics) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is designed to develop confident, creative, and reflective teachers who are ready to make a difference in the classroom from day one. This university-based course combines two school placements with dynamic, research-informed university sessions. You’ll explore how to teach for deep understanding, tackle common misconceptions, and use a wide range of manipulatives and visual representations to bring abstract concepts to life. What you should know about this course:
- Expert-Led Learning: Learn from experienced tutors and guest speakers from across the mathematics education community
- Hands-On Pedagogy: We focus on different forms of representation, including the use of manipulatives, and thinking about maths from different perspectives
- Research-Informed Practice: Engage with cutting-edge educational research and apply it directly to your classroom practice
- Inclusive and Decolonised Curriculum: Learn to teach in ways that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, and how might this be applicable to Maths
- Strong School Partnerships: Benefit from our extensive network of partner schools, many of which go on to employ our trainees.
Modules
All degree courses are made of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures. Module content, and how each is module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Assessment method
Continuous assessment of classroom skills and teaching effectiveness builds towards a professional development portfolio. There are also written and practical assignments with opportunities for Master's level credits in the postgraduate version.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Secondary
Entry requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: • An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant subject • In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English Language and GCSE Science all at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered. APPLICATION AND SELECTION: • Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview/selection day. • Applicants will also be required to: Provide an academic or professional reference, Complete a Suitability Declaration, Pass an Occupational Health check, Pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
English language requirements
We accept a wide range of English language qualifications. For our English entry requirements, please click on the link below.
https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17975 | Year 1 |
| International | £17975 | Year 1 |
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
These fees are currently set for 2026/27 entry. For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees
The government regulated undergraduate home tuition fee rate for 2026-27 has not been confirmed. We expect the tuition fee to be the same or slightly higher than £9,535 for 2025-26 shown here.
Sponsorship information
We understand that the transition to University for Undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies
Provider information
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS