About this course
University of Buckingham offers International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) (with PGCE) as a 1-year postgraduate Graduate Certificate programme in Teaching and Education. Based in Online, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £7,300 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 79. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
You must have a university bachelor’s degree from a UK university or equivalents; UK ENIC provides advice on comparability. We will need to see your original degree certificate.You must have the equivalent of a UK GCSE grade 4 in mathematics. If you are teaching pupils aged 5-11 you also need a GCSE grade 4 in science or one of the science subjects. If you do not have an equivalent qualification you will be asked to sit a proficiency test. To check your qualifications meet the standard of a UK GCSE, refer to UK ENIC, where you can apply for a statement of comparability.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
