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Universities requiring 2.1 / 2.2 for PGCE entry

I want to apply for my PGCE in secondary biology. I think i might end up graduating with a 2.2.

Doest this mean that i should dismiss the option of applying to universities that require a 2.1 classification?

Are there any universities that are known to allow a little leeway in regards to degree classification for those candidates that shine through in their personal staemnet, i.e good work experience, passion for teaching etc.

I am thining of applying to Cambridge, Oxford, Birmingham and maybe UCE.

Any advice will be much apreciated. Thanx!

Hussain

Reply 1

TSR Community Staff

I'd say most will stick pretty firmly to their requirements unless there are exceptional circumstances.

So if they ask for a 2:1, then they are very unlikely to take on people with a 2:2.

So unless there is a fair chance you could get a 2:1 and would be able to say so on your application and have your academic referee say so, only apply to places wanting 2:2's. If there is no real chance of getting a 2:1, then stick to those who say 2:1 (unless there is somewhere you really really feel you want to try and go. In that case I'd make your your second choice was one which accepted 2:2's).