Create your future with a PGCE programme at Leeds Trinity.
Leeds Trinity has made an important contribution to the education of the nation's teachers since the 1960’s and has a rich history in teacher training.
We are partnered with a range of schools and local training hubs that can offer you placements and work-based opportunities, so you'll be well-prepared for the world of work when you complete your degree.
We offer PGCE courses in everything from Business to Religious Education and Mathematics. Whichever subject you’re hoping to teach, we’ll help you to develop the practical skills you need to teach, influence and engage your class.
All of our PGCE programmes involve a minimum of 120 days in a school setting.
Discover how you can create your future with one of our PGCE courses.
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Book your PlaceWhat is a PGCE?
A PGCE, which stands for Postgraduate Certificate in Education, is a one-year teacher training qualification. Upon completion of your degree and having met the Teachers’ Standards, you’ll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
As well as thinking about what subject you’d like to teach, you also need to consider which age group and the way you’d prefer to train to become a teacher.
At Leeds Trinity, we offer different PGCE training models that all lead to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Our PGCE training routes
University Led Model
Our primary and secondary university led PGCEs are one-year, full-time courses structured in stages.
Find out moreLead Partner Model
These secondary PGCE courses are delivered through a partnership of local schools and through the university itself.
Find out moreDelivery Partner Model
On this route, you’ll be based in a school from day one. The university curriculum will be co-ordinated by appointed colleagues at your lead school.
Find out moreFind a PGCE
Use the tool below to find your perfect PGCE course.
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The Leeds SCITT Art and Design |
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Art and Design
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Art and Design
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Business Studies |
University Led |
Business Studies
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Business Studies
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White Rose Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Business Studies
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Computer Science with ICT |
University Led |
Computer Science with ICT
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Computer Science with ICT
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White Rose Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Computer Science with ICT
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The Leeds SCITT Computer Science with IT |
Lead Partner |
Computer Science with ICT
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The Leeds SCITT Dance |
Lead Partner |
Dance
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The Leeds SCITT Design Technology |
Lead Partner |
Design and Technology
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The Leeds SCITT Drama |
Lead Partner |
Drama
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Drama
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | Delivery Partner |
English
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE English |
University Led |
English
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The Leeds SCITT English |
Lead Partner |
English
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
English
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White Rose Alliance | Delivery Partner |
English
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | Delivery Partner |
Geography
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Geography |
University Led |
Geography
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Geography
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White Rose Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Geography
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The Leeds SCITT Geography |
Lead Partner |
Geography
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The Leeds SCITT History |
Lead Partner |
History
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | Delivery Partner |
History
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE History |
University Led |
History
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
History
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White Rose Alliance | Delivery Partner |
History
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | Delivery Partner |
Mathematics
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Mathematics |
University Led |
Mathematics
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The Leeds SCITT Maths |
Lead Partner |
Mathematics
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Mathematics
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White Rose Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Mathematics
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The Leeds SCITT
Modern Foreign Languages (French / Spanish) |
Lead Partner |
Modern Foreign Languages (French / Spanish)
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | Delivery Partner |
Modern Foreign Languages (French / Spanish)
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish and French) |
University Led |
Modern Foreign Languages (French / Spanish)
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White Rose Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Modern Foreign Languages (French / Spanish)
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The Leeds SCITT Music |
Lead Partner |
Music
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The Leeds SCITT Physical Education |
Lead Partner |
Physical Education
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | Delivery Partner |
Primary (3-7)
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Primary (3-7) |
University Led |
Primary (3-7)
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Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust | Delivery Partner |
Primary (3-7)
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St Anthony's Primary Learning Partnership | Delivery Partner |
Primary (3-7)
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BWCAT Professional Development Partnership St Marys Teaching School |
Delivery Partner |
Primary (3-7)
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Primary (3-7)
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Waterton Academy Trust | Delivery Partner |
Primary (3-7)
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | Delivery Partner |
Primary (5-11)
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East One Partnership | Delivery Partner |
Primary (5-11)
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Primary (5-11) |
University Led |
Primary (5-11)
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Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust | Delivery Partner |
Primary (5-11)
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St Anthony's Primary Learning Partnership | Delivery Partner |
Primary (5-11)
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BWCAT Professional Development Partnership St Marys Teaching School |
Delivery Partner |
Primary (5-11)
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Primary (5-11)
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Waterton Academy Trust | Delivery Partner |
Primary (5-11)
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | Delivery Partner |
Religious Education
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Religious Education |
University Led |
Religious Education
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The Leeds SCITT Religious Education |
Lead Partner |
Religious Education
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Religious Education
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White Rose Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Religious Education
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Science with Biology |
University Led |
Science with Biology
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Science with Biology
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White Rose Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Science with Biology
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The Leeds SCITT Science with Biology |
Lead Partner |
Science with Biology
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Science with Chemistry |
University Led |
Science with Chemistry
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Science with Chemistry
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White Rose Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Science with Chemistry
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The Leeds SCITT Science with Chemistry |
Lead Partner |
Science with Chemistry
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | Delivery Partner |
Science with Physics
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Science with Physics |
University Led |
Science with Physics
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Science with Physics
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White Rose Alliance | Delivery Partner |
Science with Physics
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The Leeds SCITT Science with Physics |
Lead Partner |
Science with Physics
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The Leeds SCITT Physical Education with EBacc |
Lead Partner |
Physical Education
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Why do a PGCE at Leeds Trinity?
We were founded as a teacher training college in 1966. Over the years, we’ve diversified and expanded, but an unwavering commitment to providing outstanding teacher training has remained at the very heart of Leeds Trinity.
This has led to us developing a reputation as one of the UK’s most respected teacher training providers, based on a distinctive approach to teacher training that sets us apart.
Funding opportunities
You may be eligible for funding – Leeds Trinity offers a range of bursaries and scholarships, in addition to financial support from the government.
High-quality partnership and mentors
Thanks to the reputation we’ve developed for the quality of our teacher training, we’ve developed high-quality partnerships with hundreds of schools. We work with a diverse range of schools – from small rural schools to large, inner-city high schools where you will work as part of a multi-professional team.
We recognise that schools in the Yorkshire and the Humber region have specific areas of strength and challenges. We work with 'Outstanding' schools who are leading innovations in education, as well as schools that may have large intakes of vulnerable groups of children or who may have difficulties in reaching outcome targets at the end of key stages. When you train with Leeds Trinity, you will benefit from seeing best practice in school improvement, whichever school you train in.
Rich teacher training heritage
You’ll be studying at an institution with a strong teacher training history – we’ve been educating teachers for over 50 years and we’re renowned as a leader in this field.
Careful management of workload
An essential quality of an outstanding teacher is the ability to manage workloads. We’ll prepare you for this by providing you with a toolkit of methods that will help you plan and assess efficiently from day one.
Supporting you throughout your training
When you join LTU, you’ll be joining a supportive and welcoming student community where everyone is keen to see you succeed. You’ll be given personalised support at every step of your teaching journey, ensuring you have the skills you need to thrive.
Whether you’re learning on campus or you’re in a school full-time, you’ll be able to access our range of support services which include academic skills support from our Learning Hub, help with student finance, support with your school-based training and much more.
Supporting you throughout your career
Where you choose to train has a long-term impact on your teaching career.
We offer excellent support for teachers in the early stages of their career and have a very strong Early Career Teacher (ECT) programme. We also offer continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities for those looking to enhance their teaching career.
Our PGCEs also have credits towards a Master’s in Education, which you can study at a discounted rate as a Leeds Trinity graduate. This is something which has helped many of our alumni in improving their impact on local schools and in their own career development.
Watch our graduates talk about their PGCE experiences at Leeds Trinity
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