Program Overview
The Citizenship PGCE at University College London (UCL) is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Citizenship PGCE programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 14,785 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Citizenship PGCE programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["Subject Studies (30 Master\'s-level credits)", "Wider Educational Studies (30 Master\'s-level credits)", \'Professional Practice\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of a second-class Bachelor\'s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject is required. Preference will be given to those with a first or second class degree, but you may be considered with a lower classification if you also have a Master\'s or doctoral degree. All applicants will be expected to demonstrate evidence of their creative practice at interview.
Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to, and enjoyment of, working with children and young people. This may be through voluntary work with young people and, ideally, some experience in schools.
All applicants to Secondary PGCE programmes must have GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent and are also required to pass the QTS skills tests.
Further information about the Enhanced Disclosure check, QTS skills tests and any related fees that you will need to pay will be provided in our offer letter, if your application to UCL is successful.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
The English language level for this programme is: Teacher Training
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,785 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,785 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months