Teaching

As one of the first purpose-built teacher training colleges in the country, the University of Chester is the ideal place to realise your teaching ambitions.
Our Courses
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Primary (5–11) PGCE with QTS at the University of Chester: Train to become a confident primary teacher with QTS through expert-led study and hands-on school placements
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Primary (5–11) School-Led PGCE with QTS at the University of Chester: Train to become an outstanding primary teacher through school-based learning, expert support and Qualified Teacher Status.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Primary (5–11) Part-time PGCE with QTS at the University of Chester: Train to teach primary pupils through a flexible two-year route combining academic study and school-based practice.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 2 years
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- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Primary/Early Years (3–7) School-Led PGCE with QTS at the University of Chester: Train to teach children aged 3–7 through school-based learning, expert support and Qualified Teacher Status.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to become an outstanding secondary teacher with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS, combining school experience, academic study and strong pastoral support.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Art and Design with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS. Gain classroom experience, subject expertise and the skills to inspire creative learners.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Art and Design with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop subject expertise, classroom confidence and the skills to inspire creative young learners.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Biology with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS. Gain classroom experience, science pedagogy and specialist skills to inspire future scientists.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Biology with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop science subject knowledge, practical teaching skills and classroom confidence to inspire learners.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Chemistry with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS. Gain hands-on school experience, expert support and the skills to become an outstanding teacher.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Chemistry with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop subject expertise, practical teaching skills and the confidence to inspire the next generation of scientists.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Computer Science with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop subject expertise, innovative teaching skills and inspire the next generation of digital innovators.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Computing with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS. Gain classroom experience, expert support and the skills to inspire future digital innovators.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Design Technology with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS. Gain classroom experience, subject expertise and the skills to inspire innovative learners.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Design Technology with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop subject expertise, practical teaching skills and inspire the next generation of designers and innovators.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Secondary Drama (School-Led) PGCE with QTS
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Drama with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop creative teaching skills, explore theatre practice and inspire young performers in the classroom.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach English with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS. Gain classroom experience, subject expertise and the skills to inspire confident readers and writers.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach English with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop subject expertise, classroom confidence and the skills to inspire readers, writers and critical thinkers.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year








