Postgraduate Certificate in Education International (PGCEi)

General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

You must hold an approved Bachelor’s degree with Honours at 2:2 or above, (or) equivalent level.

Primary trainees: At least Grade C or 4 in GCSE Maths or equivalent.

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 6.5 or equivalent under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no less than 6.0 in any element. Please see their website for details.

To ensure you have the appropriate computer requirements to enable you to study online, please check our computer specification guidance notes (PDF)Link opens in a new window.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. This course requires the following:

• Band A
• IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

For more information, please visit the international entry requirements pageLink opens in a new window.

Academic References

We typically ask for one academic reference for taught courses.

You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.

View our guide to academic references.Link opens in a new window

Additional requirements

Two supportive references.

Core modules

Optional modules

There are no optional modules for this course.

Teaching

The programme will be delivered through a combination of online directed and self-directed learning, with a timetable of ‘Live’ online sessions throughout the year via web-based teaching software, mostly in term time.

Regular tutorials and a tailored seminar programme ensure that you are treated as an individual from the outset and are supported to progress according to your ability, taking account of your professional and personal development needs.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a range of Master’s level assignments, which are aimed at assessing your professional and subject specific learning. You will also be assessed on whether you have made appropriate progress towards the International Teachers’ Standards.

Reading lists

If you would like to view reading lists for current or previous cohorts of students, most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library on the Talis Aspire platform.

You can search for reading lists by module title, code or convenor. Please see the modules tab of this page or the module catalogue. 

Please note that some reading lists may have restricted access or be unavailable at certain times of year due to not yet being published. If you cannot access the reading list for a particular module, please check again later or contact the module’s host department.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you when you join us.

Your career

Upon completing one of our courses, you will gain 90 credits at Master’s level. This allows you to fast-track to stage two of CTE’s Master’s degree, quickly progressing your professional development.

Career progression may be through taking responsibility for co-ordinating an area of the curriculum or leading a Key Stage, with next steps being a senior management role.

Centre for Teacher Education (CTE)

Our vision and ambition for the Centre for Teacher Education (CTE) derives from a commitment to continue the long history of Teacher Education at University of Warwick where generations of new teachers gain employment in our partner schools to improve the life chances of the children they teach. Our programmes are underpinned by our core values of social justice, intellectual curiosity and creativity.

Our commitment is to ensure we support and develop you as an Early Career Teacher and engage you as part of our alumni community. CTE’s Master's in Professional Education is aimed at practising teachers and school leaders and is designed to ensure the content aligns with an individual’s educational research interest. You will focus your research on an area of your own choice to ensure your studies and learning has real value and impact within your school context.

Ofsted Recognition

In 2024, Warwick’s PGCE courses were rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with highlights including:

• Exceptional education and training quality
• Highly valued pastoral support for students
• Strong partnerships with schools and high-quality mentoring during placements.

We pride ourselves on making a difference to our students. We place high-quality teaching and student support at the heart of what we do and recognise that our success is built on the strength of our partnership with our students and schools. Teaching is our top priority and our commitment to our students is paramount.

Learn more about us from our website.Link opens in a new window

Our Postgraduate Taught courses

• PGCE Primary Early Years 3-7 (with QTS)
• PGCE Primary with QTS 5 - 11 (with QTS)
• PGCE Primary 5-11 (with iQTS)
• PGCE Secondary (with iQTS)
• PGCE Secondary with Art and Design (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary with Biology (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary Business Studies and Economics (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary with Chemistry (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary Design and Technology (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary Social Sciences (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary with Computer Science (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary with Drama (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary with English (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary with Geography (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary with History (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary with Mathematics (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary with Modern Languages (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary with Music (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary with Physical Education (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary with Physics (with QTS)
• PGCE Secondary with Religious Education (with QTS)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education International (PGCEi)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Education (PGCert)
• Professional Education (MA)

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.

Find PGCE with iQTS fees  

Fee Status Guidance

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.

Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?

If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.

Find out more about how universities assess fee status

Additional course costs

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2025/26 year of study).

Scholarships and funding

Applications are by invitation only. Details can be found on our webpages