These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
The University of Bristol is dedicated to protecting and promoting the wellbeing and safety of children. The School of Education is responsible for ensuring that all applicants offered a place on the PGCE programme are appropriate to work with children and young people. Further information is available on the range of measures used to assess suitability.
Prior to admission to the programme, all students are required by the Department for Education (DfE) to have:
* at least GCSE or 'O' level at grade C or 4 (if taken after summer 2017) or an equivalent overseas qualification in English and Mathematics;
* a degree (with a 2:2 or above) or an equivalent qualification, in a subject relevant to the proposed main teaching subject.
NB: Equivalence tests for GCSEs will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Such applications will be assessed and reviewed by the subject tutor, programme director and PGCE administration manager.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Admissions Statement Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Go to admissions statement
English language requirements If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level E.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .