When you’re choosing a PGCE course, there are two main options to consider: Do you want your training to be led by a university or a school?
There are different advantages to each option, so it all comes down to how you want to learn.
We offer a University-led route (the Leeds Trinity University PGCE) and two school-led routes (School Direct and SCITT) for Primary and Secondary PGCEs. All three routes lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
More information about these different routes can be found below and in our Teacher Training Frequently Asked Questions.
Find a PGCE
Use the tool below to find your perfect PGCE course.
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership | School Direct |
Business Studies
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The Leeds SCITT Art and Design |
SCITT |
Art and Design
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
Art and Design
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | School Direct |
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 | School Direct |
Business Studies
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White Rose Alliance | School Direct |
Business Studies
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Tykes Teaching Alliance Train to Teach |
School Direct |
Business Studies
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership | School Direct |
Computer Science with ICT
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
Computer Science with ICT
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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 | School Direct |
Computer Science with ICT
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White Rose Alliance | School Direct |
Computer Science with ICT
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The Leeds SCITT Computer Science with IT |
SCITT |
Computer Science with ICT
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The Leeds SCITT Dance |
SCITT |
Dance
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
Design and Technology
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The Leeds SCITT Design Technology |
SCITT |
Design and Technology
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The Leeds SCITT Drama |
SCITT |
Drama
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | School Direct |
Drama
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership | School Direct |
English
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | School Direct |
English
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
English
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE English |
University-led |
English
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust | School Direct |
English
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The Leeds SCITT English |
SCITT |
English
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | School Direct |
English
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White Rose Alliance | School Direct |
English
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The Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership | School Direct |
English
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Tykes Teaching Alliance Train to Teach |
School Direct |
English
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership | School Direct |
Geography
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | School Direct |
Geography
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
Geography
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Geography |
University-led |
Geography
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust | School Direct |
Geography
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | School Direct |
Geography
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White Rose Alliance | School Direct |
Geography
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The Leeds SCITT Geography |
SCITT |
Geography
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Tykes Teaching Alliance Train to Teach |
School Direct |
Geography
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership | School Direct |
History
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The Leeds SCITT History |
SCITT |
History
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | School Direct |
History
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
History
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE History |
University-led |
History
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust | School Direct |
History
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | School Direct |
History
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White Rose Alliance | School Direct |
History
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The Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership | School Direct |
History
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Tykes Teaching Alliance Train to Teach |
School Direct |
History
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership | School Direct |
Mathematics
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | School Direct |
Mathematics
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
Mathematics
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Mathematics |
University-led |
Mathematics
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust | School Direct |
Mathematics
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The Leeds SCITT Maths |
SCITT |
Mathematics
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | School Direct |
Mathematics
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White Rose Alliance | School Direct |
Mathematics
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Tykes Teaching Alliance Train to Teach |
School Direct |
Mathematics
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership | School Direct |
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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The Leeds SCITT | SCITT |
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | School Direct |
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish and French) |
University-led |
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust | School Direct |
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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White Rose Alliance | School Direct |
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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The Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership | School Direct |
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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Tykes Teaching Alliance Train to Teach |
School Direct |
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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The Leeds SCITT Music |
SCITT |
Music
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
Music
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The Leeds SCITT Physical Education |
SCITT |
Physical Education
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
Physical Education
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | School Direct |
Primary (3-7)
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Ilkley All Saints' Teacher Training Partnership | School Direct |
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 | School Direct |
Primary (3-7)
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St Anthony's Primary Learning Partnership | School Direct |
Primary (3-7)
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BWCAT Professional Development Partnership St Marys Teaching School |
School Direct |
Primary (3-7)
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | School Direct |
Primary (3-7)
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Waterton Academy Trust | School Direct |
Primary (3-7)
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Yorkshire Special Education Partnership | School Direct |
Primary (3-7)
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Valley Learning Partnership Train With Us |
School Direct |
Primary (3-7)
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Catholic Schools Partnership | School Direct |
Primary (5-11)
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East One Partnership | School Direct |
Primary (5-11)
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Ilkley All Saints' Teacher Training Partnership | School Direct |
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 | School Direct |
Primary (5-11)
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St Anthony's Primary Learning Partnership | School Direct |
Primary (5-11)
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BWCAT Professional Development Partnership St Marys Teaching School |
School Direct |
Primary (5-11)
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | School Direct |
Primary (5-11)
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Waterton Academy Trust | School Direct |
Primary (5-11)
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Valley Learning Partnership Train With Us |
School Direct |
Primary (5-11)
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership | School Direct |
Religious Education
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | School Direct |
Religious Education
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
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 |
SCITT |
Religious Education
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | School Direct |
Religious Education
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White Rose Alliance | School Direct |
Religious Education
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Tykes Teaching Alliance Train to Teach |
School Direct |
Religious Education
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership | School Direct |
Science with Biology
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
Science with Biology
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Science with Biology |
University-led |
Science with Biology
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust | School Direct |
Science with Biology
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | School Direct |
Science with Biology
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White Rose Alliance | School Direct |
Science with Biology
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The Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership | School Direct |
Science with Biology
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The Leeds SCITT Science with Biology |
SCITT |
Science with Biology
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Tykes Teaching Alliance Train to Teach |
School Direct |
Science with Biology
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership | School Direct |
Science with Chemistry
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
Science with Chemistry
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Science with Chemistry |
University-led |
Science with Chemistry
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust | School Direct |
Science with Chemistry
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | School Direct |
Science with Chemistry
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White Rose Alliance | School Direct |
Science with Chemistry
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The Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership | School Direct |
Science with Chemistry
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The Leeds SCITT Science with Chemistry |
SCITT |
Science with Chemistry
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Tykes Teaching Alliance Train to Teach |
School Direct |
Science with Chemistry
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership | School Direct |
Science with Physics
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust | School Direct |
Science with Physics
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
Science with Physics
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Leeds Trinity University PGCE Science with Physics |
University-led |
Science with Physics
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust | School Direct |
Science with Physics
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance | School Direct |
Science with Physics
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White Rose Alliance | School Direct |
Science with Physics
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The Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership | School Direct |
Science with Physics
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The Leeds SCITT Science with Physics |
SCITT |
Science with Physics
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Tykes Teaching Alliance Train to Teach |
School Direct |
Science with Physics
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Dixons Academies Trust | School Direct |
Social Sciences
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The University-led route
The Leeds Trinity University PGCE
If you want to start your first teaching placement equipped with research-informed techniques, practice and confidence, the Leeds Trinity University PGCE is the route for you.
We offer a range of Primary and Secondary University-led PGCEs. They are one-year, full-time courses structured in three stages to gradually build the confidence and knowledge you’ll need to become an outstanding teacher.
You’ll spend the first two weeks learning the foundations of teaching on campus at Leeds Trinity.
Working closely with our experienced teachers and lecturers, you’ll receive the knowledge and support you’ll need to feel confident and prepared for your first day in a classroom in week three.
You'll continue to benefit from the support and expertise of our tutors in regular - often weekly - training sessions during your placements, whilst continuing to deepen your understanding of what it takes to be an outstanding teacher.
PGCE Funding
If you start a PGCE in September 2023, you may be entitled to financial support from the Department for Education. The amount of support depends on the subject you wish to teach and your highest relevant academic award.
Find out moreSchool-led routes
School Direct
If you feel ready to go straight into a school, our School Direct route might suit you. Leeds Trinity will be your provider, but from day one, you’ll be in a school and your training will be delivered by experienced teachers, as well as university lecturers in partnership with the school.
Find out more about School Direct
School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
Our SCITT route is a partnership between Leeds Trinity and a group of schools in Leeds. You’ll complete the majority of your teacher training in a school environment, but you’ll also spend time at Leeds Trinity learning about your new profession and research-informed practice.
Take the next step
Get more information about your PGCE by requesting a prospectus or learn more about the application process
Order a prospectus Apply nowSupporting the development of teachers in their early career through the Early Career Framework (ECF)
Early career teachers are entitled to two years of training as part of the statutory Early Career Framework (ECF) to ensure they’re supported at this critical time of transition, growth and development.
Leeds Trinity University works as a Delivery Partner with lead training provider Capita for the Full Induction Programme of the ECF to provide Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and their Mentors a tailored programme of continuous professional development.
Schools and multi-academy trusts can choose the ECF provider who best meets their needs. If you would like a conversation about the support Leeds Trinity can offer as an independent, local delivery partner, please email ECF@leedstrinity.ac.uk
93% of our PGCE graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduating Graduate Outcomes, Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) published 2022.