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PGCE: Postgraduate Certificate in Education

What do we offer?

  • A popular and highly rated course
    Ofsted grade '1', rated 'outstanding' for quality of training, management and quality assurance
  • University of York Education Department OFSTED 2010 report (PDF  , 91kb)
  • Secondary PGCE
    11-18
  • Partnership with 50 local schools
    You spend 2/3 of your time in schools to gain plenty of classroom experience
  • A joint approach to training
    Responsibility for training shared by school teachers and university tutors
  • Experienced classroom practitioners
    Lectures, seminars and workshops emphasising teamwork and collaboration 
  • A diverse training community
    We welcome applicants from all backgrounds with a wide range of experience 
  • A recognised postgraduate qualification
    Assessed at Masters (M) level 

General enquiries

Claire Blackmore
PGCE Administrator
Department of Education
University of York
York
Y010 5DD
Tel: +44 (0)1904 323454

educ21@york.ac.uk

Prospective students

Read more about our seven PGCE curriculum areas, what to expect when studying with us, and how to apply.

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