Postgraduate Teacher Education – PGCE
Last Updated: December 16th 2024
Birmingham Newman University has an established reputation for producing high quality teachers, who understand the needs of the children they teach, and develop creative and effective practice.
Birmingham Newman’s experienced tutors and strong relationships with schools throughout the West Midlands will support your learning and ensure high quality education.

Primary and Secondary PGCE
Full-time Primary and Secondary PGCE (Professional Graduate Certificate in Education) with qualified teacher status (QTS) courses are offered in:
- PGCE Primary Education (3-11)
- PGCE Primary Physical Education (3-11)
- PGCE Secondary Computing
- PGCE Secondary English
- PGCE Secondary Geography
- PGCE Secondary History
- PGCE Secondary Mathematics
- PGCE Secondary Art and Design
- PGCE Secondary Drama
- PGCE Secondary PE
- PGCE Primary Education – Birmingham Newman Direct (3-11)
- PGCE Secondary Religious Education
- PGCE Secondary Science – with Biology
- PGCE Secondary Science – with Chemistry
- PGCE Secondary Science – with Physics

Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE)
Where an SKE is required to support entry to the programme Newman will provide details of our preferred provider to the applicant as part of their offer. Any SKE required will be no longer than 12 weeks long and will be a condition of offer.
Continuing Professional Development
For continuing professional development for education professionals we have a number of named specialisms within our MA Education postgraduate masters degree.
For further information please contact FED@newman.ac.uk.