About this course
University of Huddersfield offers PGCE Secondary English with QTS as a 1-year postgraduate Graduate Certificate programme in Teaching and Education. Based in Huddersfield, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £19,800 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 7 overall. The next intake is Autumn 2 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
An Honours degree with a classification of 2:2 or above. Your degree must align with the subject content specified in the national curriculum for the subject you plan to teach. A Level in English Literature or English Language Grade C or above. GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme) or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you will need IELTS 7.0 overall, with no element less than 6.5. If all or part of your qualifications are from outside the UK, we’ll need a UK ENIC statement of comparability.; You must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, and that you have the intellectual and academic potential to meet the required Teachers’ Standards by the end of the programme. You should provide two references. Where applicants have current or recent experience working with children or young people, one of the referees should be a member of staff who can comment on their potential to train to teach. Offers are subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure checks and applicants must not previously have been barred from teaching or working with children. We also ask you to complete a health declaration to ensure that you have the health and physical capacity to teach.; All conditions must be met by 31 August for entry in September in the year of application.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn 2 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
