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Manchester Institute of Education

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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

By choosing a PGCE with us, you'll benefit from postgraduate-level study at a highly regarded university and significant school-based teaching experience.

  • All our PGCE courses are recognised as Ofsted 'Outstanding'.
  • Best university provider of postgraduate teacher training in the North of England (The Good Teacher Training Guide 2017).
  • On average, 94% of our trainees find employment at the end of the course.

What is a PGCE?

Why should you study a PGCE? Find out about the course structure and our expertise.

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PGCE Primary

Our Primary PGCE will prepare you to teach ages 5 to 11 and incorporates Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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PGCE Secondary

Our PGCE Secondary course is one of the leading teacher training programmes in the UK.

School Direct

School Direct trainees follow the PGCE course while working very closely with a local school.

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Open days

Take a campus tour, experience sample lectures and tutorials, and get all your questions answered by our admissions team.

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Applications and interviews

Submit your PGCE application and find out what we're looking for in the interview process.
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Bursaries and scholarships

The Department for Education (DfE) can support you in funding your PGCE studies.