One Year PGCE Programmes: Primary and Secondary

We are pleased that you are considering Keele University as a place to start your future teaching career in what is undoubtedly one of the most‌ ‌rewarding professions you can choose.  We hope that by searching this website, you will feel that Keele is where you wish to undertake your course of Initial Teacher Education.  Photo of a sign displaying directions ‌

We offer one-year PGCE programmes in both Primary and Secondary, along with 24 & 36 week pre-ITE Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses.  Two and Four week Subject Knowledge Enhancement (Booster) courses are also offered for those who have a place on the PGCE at Keele or who hold a place on an ITE programme.   We also provide Teacher Taster courses throughout the year.   

For those who are successful in completing their PGCE, the University provides a number of taught Masters courses within Education

Keele has a long established reputation in Initial Teacher Education and in recent inspections has been rated as an excellent provider.

‌Kevin Mattinson 
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of Teacher Education