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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What 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.

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Lead Partner Model

These secondary PGCE courses are delivered through a partnership of local schools and through the university itself.

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Delivery 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.

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Find a PGCE

Use the tool below to find your perfect PGCE course.

Teacher training route:
Training Provider Training Model Subject Link
The Leeds SCITT
Art and Design
Lead Partner
Art and Design
More information » AAD pgce
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
Art and Design
More information » AAD pgce
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Business Studies
University Led
Business Studies
More information » BUS pgce
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
Business Studies
More information » BUS pgce
White Rose Alliance Delivery Partner
Business Studies
More information » BUS pgce
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Computer Science with ICT
University Led
Computer Science with ICT
More information » ICT pgce
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
Computer Science with ICT
More information » ICT pgce
White Rose Alliance Delivery Partner
Computer Science with ICT
More information » ICT pgce
The Leeds SCITT
Computer Science with IT
Lead Partner
Computer Science with ICT
More information » ICT pgce
The Leeds SCITT
Dance
Lead Partner
Dance
More information » DAN pgce
The Leeds SCITT
Design Technology
Lead Partner
Design and Technology
More information » DAT pgce
The Leeds SCITT
Drama
Lead Partner
Drama
More information » DRA pgce
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
Drama
More information » DRA pgce
The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust Delivery Partner
English
More information » ENG pgce
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE English
University Led
English
More information » ENG pgce
The Leeds SCITT
English
Lead Partner
English
More information » ENG pgce
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
English
More information » ENG pgce
White Rose Alliance Delivery Partner
English
More information » ENG pgce
The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust Delivery Partner
Geography
More information » GEO pgce
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Geography
University Led
Geography
More information » GEO pgce
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
Geography
More information » GEO pgce
White Rose Alliance Delivery Partner
Geography
More information » GEO pgce
The Leeds SCITT
Geography
Lead Partner
Geography
More information » GEO pgce
The Leeds SCITT
History
Lead Partner
History
More information » HIS pgce
The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust Delivery Partner
History
More information » HIS pgce
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE History
University Led
History
More information » HIS pgce
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
History
More information » HIS pgce
White Rose Alliance Delivery Partner
History
More information » HIS pgce
The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust Delivery Partner
Mathematics
More information » MAT pgce maths
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Mathematics
University Led
Mathematics
More information » MAT pgce maths
The Leeds SCITT
Maths
Lead Partner
Mathematics
More information » MAT pgce maths
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
Mathematics
More information » MAT pgce maths
White Rose Alliance Delivery Partner
Mathematics
More information » MAT pgce maths
The Leeds SCITT
Modern Foreign Languages (French / Spanish)
Lead Partner
Modern Foreign Languages (French / Spanish)
More information » MFL pgce
The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust Delivery Partner
Modern Foreign Languages (French / Spanish)
More information » MFL pgce
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish and French)
University Led
Modern Foreign Languages (French / Spanish)
More information » MFL pgce
White Rose Alliance Delivery Partner
Modern Foreign Languages (French / Spanish)
More information » MFL pgce
The Leeds SCITT
Music
Lead Partner
Music
More information » MUS pgce
The Leeds SCITT
Physical Education
Lead Partner
Physical Education
More information » PED pgce
The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust Delivery Partner
Primary (3-7)
More information » P37 pgce
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Primary (3-7)
University Led
Primary (3-7)
More information » P37 pgce
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust Delivery Partner
Primary (3-7)
More information » P37 pgce
St Anthony's Primary Learning Partnership Delivery Partner
Primary (3-7)
More information » P37 pgce
BWCAT Professional Development Partnership
St Marys Teaching School
Delivery Partner
Primary (3-7)
More information » P37 pgce
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
Primary (3-7)
More information » P37 pgce
Waterton Academy Trust Delivery Partner
Primary (3-7)
More information » P37 pgce
The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust Delivery Partner
Primary (5-11)
More information » P51 pgce
East One Partnership Delivery Partner
Primary (5-11)
More information » P51 pgce
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Primary (5-11)
University Led
Primary (5-11)
More information » P51 pgce
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust Delivery Partner
Primary (5-11)
More information » P51 pgce
St Anthony's Primary Learning Partnership Delivery Partner
Primary (5-11)
More information » P51 pgce
BWCAT Professional Development Partnership
St Marys Teaching School
Delivery Partner
Primary (5-11)
More information » P51 pgce
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
Primary (5-11)
More information » P51 pgce
Waterton Academy Trust Delivery Partner
Primary (5-11)
More information » P51 pgce
The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust Delivery Partner
Religious Education
More information » RED pgce re
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Religious Education
University Led
Religious Education
More information » RED pgce re
The Leeds SCITT
Religious Education
Lead Partner
Religious Education
More information » RED pgce re
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
Religious Education
More information » RED pgce re
White Rose Alliance Delivery Partner
Religious Education
More information » RED pgce re
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Science with Biology
University Led
Science with Biology
More information » BIO pgce
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
Science with Biology
More information » BIO pgce
White Rose Alliance Delivery Partner
Science with Biology
More information » BIO pgce
The Leeds SCITT
Science with Biology
Lead Partner
Science with Biology
More information » BIO pgce
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Science with Chemistry
University Led
Science with Chemistry
More information » CHE pgce
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
Science with Chemistry
More information » CHE pgce
White Rose Alliance Delivery Partner
Science with Chemistry
More information » CHE pgce
The Leeds SCITT
Science with Chemistry
Lead Partner
Science with Chemistry
More information » CHE pgce
The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust Delivery Partner
Science with Physics
More information » PHY pgce
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Science with Physics
University Led
Science with Physics
More information » PHY pgce
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance Delivery Partner
Science with Physics
More information » PHY pgce
White Rose Alliance Delivery Partner
Science with Physics
More information » PHY pgce
The Leeds SCITT
Science with Physics
Lead Partner
Science with Physics
More information » PHY pgce
The Leeds SCITT
Physical Education with EBacc
Lead Partner
Physical Education
More information » PED pgce

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.



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