Secondary Teaching
2. What are the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree course?
Some teaching subjects have specific requirements for entry to the PGDE course so it is advisable to check with the university you want to apply to that the degree course you are thinking about undertaking will be suitable for teaching that subject. Find out the specific entry requirements for certain subjects.
After completing a degree in the subject you wish to teach, you will then have to do a one-year Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
Find out more information on PGDE (secondary courses) e.g. "What subjects can I teach", "Where to Study" and "What does it involve?"
If you don’t want to go down the PGDE route:
Depending on the subject you want to teach, you can study towards:
- A four-year Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree course in Physical Education, Music or Technological Education
or
- A combined degree (also known as a concurrent degree), which usually lasts around four years. The degree includes your main subject, study of education and some school experience
Where can I study undergraduate courses in secondary teaching?
Where can I study combined/concurrent degree courses in secondary teaching?
What qualifications do I need for an undergraduate degree or combined degree in teaching?
The entry requirements for BEd (Secondary) and combined degree courses are set by individual universities and vary by course and by university. To find out more, simply contact the university you are interested in applying to.
