1. Manchester Metropolitan University
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  4. PGCE Secondary Music with QTS

PGCE Secondary Music with QTS

1 Year On Campus Certificate Program

Manchester Metropolitan University

Program Overview

The Faculty of Education has a longstanding national reputation for providing high-calibre initial teacher training with over 20 Secondary specialisms available. We have a well established partnership with over 800 secondary schools and colleges across the North West region and beyond. This PGCE course, which is closely linked to the Royal Northern College of Music, will prepare you for a career in music teaching and challenge your thoughts about music education. The Specialist Instrumental Teaching route combines learning to teach music in the classroom and teaching your instrument (wind, brass, percussion, strings or voice) in different contexts. The award-winning Brooks building in Manchester has specialist music facilities, including practice rooms.

Program Key Stats

£18500 (Annual cost)


Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

You will normally have a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification. Your degree needs to support the subject knowledge requirements of the national curriculum for music. GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics, Experience in educational settings, Interview and personal Statement. A Disclosure and Barring Service Check and DfE Fitness to Teach test are also required. IELTS Band 7 with no less than 6.0 in any element. 

Career Options

  • Instrumentalist
  • Music Teacher
  • Teacher of Music and Creative Arts Business
  • Classroom Music/Performing Arts
  • Music curator

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