Kick-start your teaching career with a PGCE from the University of Exeter
Course developed in partnership with schools who are keen to recruit our trainees
Funding available
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Becoming a teacher will lead to an exciting and rewarding career. Quality teachers are highly sought after, and choosing the right teacher training programme is an important step in ensuring a successful career.
Our flexible PGCE programmes have been designed to allow you to progress at your own rate and ensure your development is structured and supported, building from foundational knowledge about teaching and learning to skilled application in the classroom. Our trainees are also supported by excellent teachers in partner schools across the region, and by university tutors who are experienced teachers and experts in their field. You will be placed in at least two schools during the course and all our Partnership Schools have specially Exeter-trained mentors who will assist you in learning to teach.
There are a range of funding options available from Government loans, Department for Education Bursaries to University of Exeter financial support. We recommend you start looking for funding as early as possible if you will need financial assistance.
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"The Uni is so supportive of parents who are balancing children and coursework, with lots of help throughout every stage of the course. I also had two amazing placements, and I was lucky enough to secure a job as a Science Teacher at one of my placement schools!"
Emma studying PGCE Secondary with Biology
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"I think my favourite thing was having a really good quality course that was structured in a way that both challenged you but also where you felt supported. I also experienced diverse placements; one at a city school in Plymouth and one in the country on South Dartmoor"
Sam studying PGCE Secondary with Biology and Psychology
"In my second placement, I had great mentors in the languages department who shared resources and good practices with me. I had full freedom to experiment with activities, I built professional relationships with colleagues and students alike."
Yasmin studying PGCE Secondary with Spanish
There are a range of ways that you can find out more about PGCE study at the University of Exeter.
We have various opportunities taking place in 2025/2026 where you can hear from current students and staff and visit our campuses as well as resources to help you find out more about studying with us.
