PGCE & Tuition Fee Advice Needed!
Hello!
Quick background info… I’m currently in the second year of my undergraduate studies (BA(Hons) Sociology & Criminology)
I started uni in 2020, and interrupted my studies for a year and am now redoing my second year, i (hopefully) will be graduating nov 2025.
When I graduate I ideally want to do the Secondary PGCE & QTS (Salaried) at Liverpool John Moores … unless there is a better route for me that anyone knows of? (Based in Liverpool!)
I was wondering if having an interruption/redoing a year of my undergraduate degree will affect my eligibility to get a tuition fee loan?
I was also wondering if this is the best route for me to get into secondary teaching, and if even though my course is Sociology & Criminology, can I still teach History at Secondary/A-Level?
Quick background info… I’m currently in the second year of my undergraduate studies (BA(Hons) Sociology & Criminology)
I started uni in 2020, and interrupted my studies for a year and am now redoing my second year, i (hopefully) will be graduating nov 2025.
When I graduate I ideally want to do the Secondary PGCE & QTS (Salaried) at Liverpool John Moores … unless there is a better route for me that anyone knows of? (Based in Liverpool!)
I was wondering if having an interruption/redoing a year of my undergraduate degree will affect my eligibility to get a tuition fee loan?
I was also wondering if this is the best route for me to get into secondary teaching, and if even though my course is Sociology & Criminology, can I still teach History at Secondary/A-Level?
Reply 1
I was wondering if having an interruption/redoing a year of my undergraduate degree will affect my eligibility to get a tuition fee loan?
No, it won't. Funding for teaching is separate from undergraduate funding; you can use all your undergraduate allowance and still get full tuition (and maintenance) for teaching. The funding is the same as that of an undergraduate, despite being a postgraduate qualification.
I was also wondering if this is the best route for me to get into secondary teaching, and if even though my course is Sociology & Criminology, can I still teach History at Secondary/A-Level?
The best route is whatever is best for your circumstances. I did university-led PGCE with QTS and would 100% recommend it; however, some people want to go via a SCITT/School Direct as they feel it's better for them. Each provider will set its own requirements, so you're best checking whether they'd accept your degree to teach a different subject - you might be required to do a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. I looked at teaching biology, but because there wasn't enough in my undergrad (Nutrition), they told me I'd have to gain an A level and do an SKE if I wanted to teach it. I stuck to Food Tech
No, it won't. Funding for teaching is separate from undergraduate funding; you can use all your undergraduate allowance and still get full tuition (and maintenance) for teaching. The funding is the same as that of an undergraduate, despite being a postgraduate qualification.
I was also wondering if this is the best route for me to get into secondary teaching, and if even though my course is Sociology & Criminology, can I still teach History at Secondary/A-Level?
The best route is whatever is best for your circumstances. I did university-led PGCE with QTS and would 100% recommend it; however, some people want to go via a SCITT/School Direct as they feel it's better for them. Each provider will set its own requirements, so you're best checking whether they'd accept your degree to teach a different subject - you might be required to do a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. I looked at teaching biology, but because there wasn't enough in my undergrad (Nutrition), they told me I'd have to gain an A level and do an SKE if I wanted to teach it. I stuck to Food Tech
Reply 2
Hi hvnnvh,
Sorry we didn’t get back to you at the time! It’s great to hear you are thinking about completing a PGCE with Liverpool John Moores. I myself am a LJMU student training to be a teacher so I have first hand experience with the teaching courses available.
The salaried PGCE with QTS is a great option if you want to learn on the job whilst also earning a wage. This route also means you won’t have to worry about getting a part time job alongside your studies as PGCEs can be very full on. You won’t have to worry about covering the tutoring fees, as the school will cover the cost of your training to become a qualified teacher.
This programme is usually open to graduates with three years' work experience. Schools can, however, choose to accept applications from candidates with less work experience to attract high-quality applicants.
You will spend at least 120 days on teaching placement in school in addition to your school-led training. The vast majority of your teaching experience will take place in a 'Home School' except an additional two-week placement in an 'alternate' school during your training.
School-based training involves the preparation and delivery of learning sequences and lessons to small groups and whole classes of learners, with expectations and workload increasing during the course. This work is supported by a Teacher-Mentor who will enhance your professional learning experience in school.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in then the course could be a great option for you. Best of luck with your undergraduate degree and your future studies!
Official LJMU Student Rep
Tilly
Sorry we didn’t get back to you at the time! It’s great to hear you are thinking about completing a PGCE with Liverpool John Moores. I myself am a LJMU student training to be a teacher so I have first hand experience with the teaching courses available.
The salaried PGCE with QTS is a great option if you want to learn on the job whilst also earning a wage. This route also means you won’t have to worry about getting a part time job alongside your studies as PGCEs can be very full on. You won’t have to worry about covering the tutoring fees, as the school will cover the cost of your training to become a qualified teacher.
This programme is usually open to graduates with three years' work experience. Schools can, however, choose to accept applications from candidates with less work experience to attract high-quality applicants.
You will spend at least 120 days on teaching placement in school in addition to your school-led training. The vast majority of your teaching experience will take place in a 'Home School' except an additional two-week placement in an 'alternate' school during your training.
School-based training involves the preparation and delivery of learning sequences and lessons to small groups and whole classes of learners, with expectations and workload increasing during the course. This work is supported by a Teacher-Mentor who will enhance your professional learning experience in school.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in then the course could be a great option for you. Best of luck with your undergraduate degree and your future studies!
Official LJMU Student Rep
Tilly
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