Overview

Ready to shape the future? Training to become a secondary teacher is one of the most rewarding and impactful careers you can pursue. It’s an opportunity to inspire young minds, shape their futures, and make a lasting difference in the world.

This Education Secondary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS) programme from Newcastle University offers a hands-on, dynamic approach to learning, combining engaging, practical teaching with extensive in-school experience.

You’ll spend a third of your time at Newcastle University where you’ll learn from dedicated subject experts who are all experienced teachers. You’ll also be taught by specialist guest lecturers who’ll provide specific training in areas such as:

education psychology

working with children with special educational needs

supporting pupils who have English as an additional language

Career opportunities

Most of the graduates become teachers, but you’ll develop a diverse set of transferable skills applicable to a range of careers, such as:

leadership and teamwork

organisation and time management

written and oral communication

critical analysis and reflection

problem solving

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Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Subject Pedagogy in Practice

Developing critical perspectives on teaching thinking skills

Curriculum development through enquiry in practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

- There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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135

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100

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Teaching Secondary Education View 196 other Masters in Teaching in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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135

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent. At least 50% of your degree should be in the subject that you intend to teach. They may accept closely related degree subjects.

GCSEs or O Levels (grades A–C/ 4-9) in English language and mathematics, or equivalent.

Work experience

It is desirable for you to have spent time working and/or observing in a UK secondary classroom before applying. Experience is advantageous as it will inform your application and any later performance in the selection process

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25900 GBP / full

≈ 25900 GBP / full

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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