General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

• Bachelors degree with Honours at 2:2 or above, or equivalent level.
• At least Grade C or the new Grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics.*

Equivalency Tests

We are able to accept approved 3rd party equivalency tests in place of GCSEs. The current providers that have been approved are as follows, with details of the current discounts that are available. If you are intending to use another equivalency testing company, we recommend you contact our admissions team prior to doing so to ensure that they meet the entry criteria. 

Equivalency Testing

• Why choose Equivalency Testing? 
• Long standing company 
• Excellent student support 
• Secure testing 
• Good and quick feedback 
• Significant discount available for PGCE offer holders, please email cte.admissions@warwick.ac.uk for the code.

A Star Equivalency**

Why chose A Star Equivalency? 

• Excellent student support 
• A clear outline of required material in each exam 

• Rolling programme of live online subject specific support sessions. 
• An extensive range of free support material 
• Practice papers and marking schemes 
• Discounted from £165* to £139 (saving £26). Please contact cte.admissions@warwick.ac.uk for the discount code. 

If you are intending to use another equivalency testing company, we recommend you contact our admissions team prior to doing so to ensure that they meet the entry criteria. 

English requirements

Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, you will need a minimum score of 7.0 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Find out more about English requirements at Warwick.

Documentation

If you graduated in the last two years, you’ll need to provide an academic reference. Please refer to your DfE portal for further information

You will need original certificates of all your qualifications. If you don’t have these any more, you can obtain a Certified Statement of Results instead, but these can take some time to retrieve from exam boards and you may need to pay a fee.

Subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) courses

Usually, an honours degree or equivalent qualification, in the subject specialism or a subject directly relevant will be accepted. If your degree isn’t in the subject area you wish to teach or you have relevant professional experience but need to learn how to apply that to teaching you may be suitable for a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. If you are eligible following an application you will be recommended a particular length of SKE course to complete. We require that the SKE is completed preferably before the course start date in August and at the latest by October half term.

If your recommended length of SKE course significantly overlaps the start of the course you can opt to consider a deferral. SKE courses vary in length from usually 8 (short) to 28 (long) weeks. Short, medium and long SKE courses are still available but this is subject to change and subject to individual SKE providers. The Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE): course directoryLink opens in a new window will give you an overview and directory of subject knowledge enhancement courses.

Classroom Experience

Although it is not a requirement for entry, we strongly recommend that you have some experience in the classroom within mainstream UK schools (Key Stage 3 and 4) before applying. This experience will give you a flavour for your potential future career and will help you write your application. Find out how to gain school experience.

 Safeguarding checks

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, enrolled trainees and offer holders to share this commitment. The successful completion of an enhanced DBS check to confirm your suitability for the profession is a condition of any offer to study within CTE. Disclosure does not automatically make you ineligible to enrol onto a PGCE course, each application will be considered on a case by case basis, we recommend you use the DBS guidelines for applicants with previous convictions.

*The new grading system for those receiving their results for GCSE Maths and English was adopted in 2017. The grading system is now 9-1, with Grade 9 awarded to those students in the very top tier. Grade 4 is considered equivalent to the old Grade C.

**Special offer for the University of Warwick students. Maths exams are available in Foundation or Higher. English, Science and Biology are untiered
If students require further support, we offer a range of low cost options.

Core Modules

Subject Studies

This module is taught by a subject specialist and focuses on the theory, method and practice of teaching your own subject.

Professional Enquiry

This module aims to add depth and breadth to your professional development by supplementing the practical, school-based components of your training, by developing you as an effective reflective practitioner who is able to engage critically with both academic research and your own practice.

Professional Practice

This module contains both taught content and school placements, focusing on the Teachers StandardsLink opens in a new window which range from behaviour management and lesson planning to personal and professional conduct.

Assessment

You’ll be assessed in the following ways. All assignments are submitted in electronic form. Your tutors will give you formal feedback identifying the strengths of the academic piece, and offer any advice for future work. The current assessment methods consist of the following, however, CTE reserves the right to change these as appropriate in line with the requirements of regulatory authorities such as Ofsted and the DfE.

Subject Studies (Master's level)

A series of assessments focussing on both educational theory and issues in your specialist subject
1 x 3000-word essay,
1 x Academic Poster (equivalent to 1,500-words)

Professional Enquiry (Master's level)

A reflective case study on an area of educational practice in your placement school(s) supported by a literature review
1 x 4000 word essay

Professional Practice (Master's level)

Meeting the Teachers’ Standards at a Good or Outstanding level (Regular observations by mentors and Teaching Fellows; Tutorials; and Professional Digital Portfolio)
1 x 2000 word professional report
1 x Viva

Fees and Funding

To find out the current bursary available for your subject visit Get into Teaching.Link opens in a new window

Additional Costs

• Study costs
  There may be extra costs on top of the tuition fee, such as set books, a computer and internet access.
• Computing requirements
  A computing device with a browser and broadband internet access is required for the course. The university provides central guidance on the recommended specification for any device you use to undertake your academic work.
• Travel expenses
  There will be extra costs associated with travel to professional practice placements.

For up-to-date information concerning fees, funding and scholarships for Home/EU and Overseas students please visit Warwick's Fees and Funding webpage.Link opens in a new window

Your career

Career progression may be through a specialist curriculum or pastoral role, or by moving into management. Teachers may become heads of Key Stages or coordinators of a cross-curricular area, such as special needs or careers education, as well as subject or professional mentors for trainee teachers on placement.

Upon completing this course you'll be recommended for qualified teacher status (QTS) and gain 90 credits at Master's level. This allows you to fast-track to stage two of our Master's degree, quickly progressing your professional development. If you choose to complete a different Master's, you can still use 60 credits towards your course.