About this course
University of Leicester offers PGCE Secondary - Mathematics as a 1-year postgraduate Graduate Certificate programme in Mathematics. Based in Leicester, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £19,400 per year. The next intake is Term 1 (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
Applications are welcome from students with good Mathematics qualifications at honours degree level, and from those with joint or combined honours degrees in which Mathematics is a major subject.Applications may be accepted from students from associated academic backgrounds such as Economics, Physics, Finance and Computer Science. All such applicants must have an A-level (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics and be able to demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for Mathematics in their application and at interview.All applicants must have achieved a Grade A or equivalent in Mathematics and a Grade C in English Language at GCSE.You may apply without these qualifications, but if you are successful at interview you must have passed them by the start of the course. Special tests in lieu of GCSE Mathematics and English are available for Secondary candidates who are offered conditional places but are lacking the requisite qualification. 2:2 degree for Maths, MFL, Sciences or RE.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Term 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
