Program Overview
The PGCert Secondary Education (Mathematics) with Recommendation for QTS at Brunel University London is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education 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 education. 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 PGCert Secondary Education (Mathematics) with Recommendation for QTS 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
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the PGCert Secondary Education (Mathematics) with Recommendation for QTS programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'consider the nature of mathematics, its status and potential in relation to the secondary school;\', \'develop a working familiarity with the demands of the Mathematics 11-18 curriculum including examination syllabuses, with a particular emphasis on the 11-16 age range for the purpose of QTS assessment;\', \'develop the ability to select and make appropriate use of a range of equipment and resources to promote the learning of mathematics;\', "apply your knowledge of mathematics to the preparation, planning, teaching, assessment and evaluation of pupils\' work in school;", \'develop as a creative, reflective and innovative professional, able to meet the challenges presented by educational change;\', \'work closely in a supportive, friendly team with other student teachers;\', \'build a significant portfolio of subject knowledge, which provides a confident basis for first-post applications;\', \'work collaboratively to prepare a team teaching event\', "gain an understanding of teachers\' work in the areas of Special Educational Needs, Behaviour for Learning and ICT."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the field in which you intend to teach. Normally this should be a 2.2 classification or above in preparation for Masters level professional study.
- Maths and English grades A* to C or equivalent at GCSE level.
- Passed the required Skills Tests - via the UCAS TT application cycle. Brunel University London will accept applications for our PGCE courses prior to completion of the NCTL Skills Tests. However, if you are offered a place on one of the programmes and have yet to meet the requirements of passing the Skills Tests, then your offer will be conditional based on passing these tests by a date specified in your offer letter.
- Modules within your degree course which should provide a foundation of preparatory knowledge for the phase or subject you are applying to teach;
- An informed personal philosophy on the aims of your phase/subject area, drawing on relevant reading and research;
- An understanding of statutory requirements for your phase/subject area within the state school sector;
- An awareness of recent government policy or initiatives in education and your phase/subject area
- Recent and relevant experience of state school education in England, either team teaching or observing with experienced teachers. This should normally be pre professional teaching experience where you have had the opportunity to develop relationships with a group(s) of pupils over a sustained period of time.
- The ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English. If selected for interview, you will be expected to interact effectively with university tutors and school colleagues and demonstrate the potential to form positive and productive relationships with colleagues and pupils in schools and in professional learning contexts.
- An awareness of the Teachers\xc2\x92 Standards (DfE, 2013).
- An enthusiastic and energetic approach which communicates clearly your commitment to teaching and working with young people.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS: 7 (min 6 in all areas)
- Pearson: 64 (51 in all subscores)
- BrunELT: 70% (min 60% in all areas)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Brunel University London 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 Brunel University London
Brunel University London
Uxbridge, London
Brunel University of London (BUL) is a public research university located in the Uxbridge area of London, England. It is named after Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a Victorian engineer and pioneer of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 15 July 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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