The PGCE course in UK is just a BIG JOKE.....First of all they hardly consider any applications, when they consider you, they take an rigorous interview as if they are gonna give a million pound Job or will give you the PGCE certificate after the interview. You are gonna take all sorts of exams & Test during the PGCE course and will not give the certificate if you fail then whats the point for this rigorous process of Admission.
....On the other hand the government is saying there is shortage of Teachers and not enough people taking interest in Teaching..How dumb is that where you are turning down other people by this nonsense process of giving the admission. How many people agree ?