Course summary
Become a superb Secondary teacher at LJMU. Graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 11-16 age range.
- 3 minute watch - hear from secondary teachers who studied teacher training with LJMU. Prepare for a career as an innovative and creative secondary teacher on a course delivered in partnership with schools committed to ensuring your success;
- Choose from a range of subject areas (see the Details tab for more information);
- Teach across the 11-16 age range with additional post-16 teaching opportunities;
- Become an inquisitive, creative and reflective practitioner
- Study full-time, over 10 months;
- Spend 120 days in a 'Home School' placement with a mid-course 'Alternate' placement to ensure experience in a range of school settings.
Assessment method
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment methods include: critical reflections on research and practice, small scale research projects, the design and analysis of learning experiences, presentations and a portfolio of professional activities. You will need to monitor your progression towards achieving the professional standards required for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and maintain a professional development portfolio.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree: -Have a first-degree classification normally a minimum of 2.2 Honours or equivalent from a UK university, or equivalent overseas qualification GCSEs and equivalents: -Have at least a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics or their equivalent (which must be approved by LJMU) International requirements: -IELTS overall 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component) Extra Requirements: -Receipt of satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Certificate prior to enrolment -Completion of a medical questionnaire, for medical clearance by the LJMU Occupational Health team, to confirm Fitness to Teach. -If an applicant needs to improve their subject knowledge, they may be asked to complete a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course. -RPL is not accepted on this programme
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ