ENTRY REQUIREMENTS2:2 Honours Degree |
PLACES AVAILABLEapproximately 20 per pathway |
DURATION36 weeks full time |
TUITION FEES£4,750 |
INTERESTED IN SCHOOL TEACHING?
The PGCE at Queen's is broadly aligned with the Northern Ireland Curriculum, preparing graduates to teach across the 11-18 year age range.
You will gain a postgraduate qualification and 'Eligibility to Teach' (referred to in some other jurisdictions as 'qualified teacher status', QTS). The programme combines university-based tuition, consisting of taught sessions and directed independent study, with professional placements in schools.
Subject Specialisms
The seven subjects offered are listed below with links to Course Finder for more information, entry requirements, application deadline and a link to the application portal.
We are still accepting late applications for 2026/27 entry for subjects where places are available. You should be advised that courses may fill up at short notice.
After interviews, we hold a waiting list of successful applicants who may be offered a place should one arise.
| Subject | Open/Closed (26/27 entry) |
|---|---|
| English | Closed |
| Mathematics | Open for late applications |
| Computing/IT with Digital Skills for Creative Enterprise | Open for late applications |
| Modern Languages (you should offer at least one of French, Irish or Spanish. German is welcomed in combination with French and/or Spanish) |
Open for late applications |
| Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) |
Biology: Closed Chemistry: Open for late applications Physics: Open for late applications |
| Religious Education | Open for late applications |
| Social Sciences (Health and Social Care, Politics, Sociology or Psychology) | Closed |