About Secondary Initial Teacher Education Religious Education in University of West of England
The Secondary Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a one year academic course (36 weeks) and trains graduates to be secondary school teachers of Religious Education (RE).
The PGCE has been designed to train teachers to practise as a subject specialist teacher for the secondary age range (11-18). You are assessed against the standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) across this age range. You will also gain practical experience of the 11-16 or 11-18 age range (depending on the school) during your placement.
The aim of this PGCE in RE is to provide you with engaging and relevant professional training to enable your degree in RE related subjects to transform you into a capable and effective classroom practitioner. The course prepares you to develop the necessary skills to teach RE in schools and colleges at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A level. You will develop an understanding of how students learn about RE and be able to critically reflect upon your teaching.
You will work with young people to develop their expertise in their specialist subject area, share and discuss educational issues and study relevant educational research. The course is just the beginning of what we hope will be a process of continual professional development throughout a challenging and rewarding career.
Find out what PGCE Secondary Education at UWE has to offer in terms of teaching quality, staff expertise and your student experience.
Academic qualification equivalents
- a full degree in a majority English speaking country
- or a degree from the UK
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :Overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: Overall score of 90 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
- PTE: Overall score of 58 with at least 51 in each component
University of West of England Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment Year |
1992 |
Location |
Bristol, England |
Mode of Program |
Full-time/ part-time |
Application mode |
Online |
Number of Students |
29,000+ |
Number of teachers |
3,000+ |
Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
Finance type |
Non-profit |
Number of faculties |
5 |
Number of campuses |
4 |
Number of international students |
4,405 |
Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
University of the West of England Cost of Attendance
- The tuition fee for various programs offered at the University varies from program to program depending on the duration, mode and type of applicant.
- The cost of attendance comprising of the tuition fee for various programs and the cost of living has been given below:
Particulars |
Cost |
Undergraduate programs |
13,250 – 15,750 GBP |
MBA |
15,750 GBP |
Animation |
13,250 GBP |
Architecture |
13,500 GBP |
Engineering Management |
13,750 GBP |
Forensic Science |
14,500 GBP |
Cost of Living |
9,580 – 12,100 GBP |