PGCE Secondary Mathematics / Entry requirements

Year of entry: 2027

Academic entry qualification overview

  • Minimum 2:2 honours degree or above in mathematics or some other subjects with a 50% mathematics component (such as some engineering or physics).
  • Applicants who do not have a substantial amount (50% minimum) of mathematics in their degree may be eligible for a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course provided they have either an A-level in mathematics at grade B or above, or grade C if they candemonstrate sustained academic progression since A-level.
  • Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics.

English language

In addition to a grade C at GCSE in English Language, applicants whose first language is not English are required to meet the following language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0, or
  • TOEFL iBT overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 22 in writing and 20 in the other sub-sections (Old version) or 4.5 overall, 4.5 in writing and 4.0 in other components (new version)
  • Pearson PTE overall score of 70 with a minimum score of 70 in writing and 64 in the other sub-sections, or
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) overall score of 176 or above, with 176 in writing and no sub-section below 169

IMPORTANT NOTE: We cannot accept Home/ Online versions of English tests, such as IELTS Online or TOEFL Home Edition.

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Relevant work experience

We recommend that you spend at least two days observing secondary school or sixth form teaching prior to attending an interview.

Professional entry qualification

Applicants who do not meet this criteria, but who have four years of relevant postgraduate employment or voluntary work, may be considered at the discretion of the Admissions Tutor.