We work with local schools, colleges and academies to offer you two routes in secondary teaching.  Applications for 2025 entry open are open.

Our PGCE team are happy to help with any queries you may have about applying to study for your PGCE. 

Please contact us by email in the first instance at ed-pgce@bristol.ac.uk. We will respond to your query as soon as possible. 

Each route is designed to help you become an outstanding subject practitioner and enable you to work well in a range of schools. Compare the different routes to decide which one is right for you.

Who the PGCE is for

If you have a passion for your subject and you want to inspire the next generation, teaching could be the career for you. Our PGCE programmes are demanding and hands-on but you’ll be supported and guided to become an excellent qualified teacher. 

To qualify fully as a teacher, you will continue to train for a further two years in your first teaching post. There is a new induction programme called the Early Career Framework, which all Early Career Teachers will have the opportunity to follow during their first two years as a teacher.

We welcome applicants from any backgrounds including graduates from Bristol, graduates from other universities and career changers. We want to see all of our students become excellent teachers and future leaders.

Why choose teacher training at the University of Bristol?

• Designated specialist tutor
• Students benefit from studying in a research-intensive university
• High employability rates
• Great feedback and testimonials from our current and former students
• 11-18 qualification
• Strong partnerships with schools
• Unique opportunities to consider global issues in your teaching
• Placement in a primary school before the programme starts to provide you with crucial context
• Opportunity to gain experience in a school for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Subjects

You will receive an excellent teacher training that combines theory with practice whichever route you choose. We offer teacher training for the following subjects.