PGCE Secondary English
University of East Anglia · Norwich, United Kingdom
About this programme
Looking to turn your passion for English into a rewarding teaching career? Our PGCE Secondary English programme at UEA is a one-year, full-time course that equips you with the skills, confidence, and classroom experience to teach pupils aged 11 to 16, with the added opportunity to explore post-16 teaching. You’ll learn how to plan and deliver inspiring lessons, assess student progress effectively, and build a positive, inclusive learning environment. With placements in a variety of school settings, you’ll graduate ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £23,850 / year
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
Degree classification UK Bachelors degree - 2:2 or above preferred, or it's equivalent* *Please note: It is at the discretion of the individual Initial Teacher Training provider as to whether an appropriate level has been satisfactorily achieved. We therefore strongly urge candidates with equivalent qualifications to check with us that these are acceptable before making their application. Degree Subject English or a related subject
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (11)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- UEA+Sport Individual ScholarshipPartial funding
- International Early Payment Awards (September Start)Partial funding · Deposit by 26 June 2026; full fees by 17 August 2026
- 30% Final Year Undergraduate Continuation ScholarshipPartial funding · Automatic on enrolment (September 2026 / January 2027 entry)
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- International PG Merit Scholarship A (2026/7)Partial funding · Automatic on offer (2026/27 entry)