Secondary phase
Welcome from the Head of Secondary and Further Education

Our Secondary Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes include the Secondary PGCE (in English, Mathematics, Geography, History, Computer Sciences and IT, Physical Education, Religious Education and Biology), the three-year secondary undergraduate programme with QTS (in English, Mathematics and Religious Education), and the School Direct PGCE partnership with Coastal Alliance. In all, there are over 420 students across the three routes this year.
We currently have ITE placements in 155 secondary schools across predominantly the North West of England.
Our ITE programmes aim to foster beginner teachers’ commitment to social justice, as well as provide the knowledge and experiences that will prepare them to positively transform the life chances of learners, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Our ITE curriculum is structured around the Faculty of Education’s shared ITE pillars of
- Personal and professional attitudes, values and beliefs.
- Subject and curriculum knowledge.
- The craft of teaching and pedagogy.
Undergraduate Initial Teacher Education programmes
Secondary English Education with QTS
BA (Hons)
Prepare to teach everything from Shakespeare to the Romantic age to modernist literature as you study one of the core subjects of the national curriculum. Experience life working in schools and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status when you graduate.
- Course Length:
- 3 years
- Example Offers:
- 104-112 UCAS Tariff points IB (exc T Levels)
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Mathematics Education with QTS
BSc (Hons)
A great teacher can show their pupils that mathematics is a way of communicating and understanding the world. Join this exciting degree to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Pass on your passion for mathematics to pupils when you graduate.
- Course Length:
- 2-3 years
- Example Offers:
- 104-112 UCAS Tariff points IB (exc T Levels)
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Religious Education with QTS
BA (Hons)
Explore everything from Eastern Dharma to The Bible in the Modern World as you learn to excel at teaching RE. Visit religious communities, experience life working in schools and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
- Course Length:
- 2-3 years
- Example Offers:
- 104-112 UCAS Tariff points IB
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Postgraduate initial teacher education programmes
Post-14 Education
PGDE
Secondary Computer Science and Information Technology with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary English with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary Geography with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary History with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary Mathematics with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary Physical Education with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary Religious Education with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Post-14 Education
PGDE
Eager to enter teaching or boost your experience in further education? Gain eligibility for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status and demonstrate achievement of the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Computer Science and Information Technology with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Inspire a digital generation. Build enthusiasm for IT. Train to teach computer science and IT to 11-16 year-olds, and help unlock their technical creativity. On completion of this course, you’ll gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary English with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
If you think you could develop young people’s literary knowledge and unlock a love of language, you’re in the right place. Train to teach English to 11-16 year-olds and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Geography with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Discover how to open young people’s eyes to the world around them. Train to teach geography to 11-16-year olds and share your ever-expanding subject knowledge. On completion, you’ll gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary History with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Are you able to tackle controversial issues? Can you link the past to the present? Train to teach history to 11-16-year olds and push the boundaries of learning. On completion, you’ll gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Mathematics with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Train to be a maths teacher and inspire a love of numbers and problem-solving in secondary school pupils. During our Secondary Mathematics PGCE, you’ll gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status and be at the cutting edge of national developments.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Physical Education with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Think you’ve got what it takes to inspire students and encourage them to get moving? Fuel your passion for staying active and boost pupils’ physical and mental abilities. On our PGCE Secondary Physical Education, you’ll gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Religious Education with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Could you encourage empathy, curiosity and critical thinking in secondary school pupils? During our PGCE Secondary Religious Education, you’ll learn how to raise cross-cultural awareness, network with a range of faith practitioners and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
From single cell structures to human DNA, biology explains the world around us. Discover how to make the subject engaging and develop pupil’s scientific minds. Graduate from our PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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