Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Geography (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) course at Bangor University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Bangor University. These students are taking Geography (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) or another course from the same subject area.
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| Health and Social Care | B |
| Welsh | C |
| History | C |
| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | D |
UCAS code: 3D7Q
Here's what Bangor University says about its Geography (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) course.
UCAS Code: 3D7Q PGCE Secondary - Geography (QTS) Our Secondary PGCE Geography programme has been developed to ensure that PGCE students: • Learn to teach 11-18 secondary Geography in the UK, covering the National Curriculum, GCSE and Advanced level. • Become reflective, secondary school Geography teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS); • Underpin classroom practice with theory. • Develop a depth of knowledge and understanding about the geography curriculum, lesson planning, pedagogy, learning, progression, assessment, fieldwork, GIS, resources, controversial issues, values, reflective practice and professional development. • Use contemporary local, national and international issues and events to deliver key concepts, processes and ideas. • Develop a range of skills including fieldwork, enquiry, GIS, numeracy, literacy and data handling skills.
The programme involves a combination of lectures, seminars and practical experience which will provide you with a detailed understanding of how pupils learn and equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to develop as creative and innovative teachers of Geography.
Here at Bangor, we will ensure that you have the qualities needed to not only be an outstanding Geography teacher, but also a teacher of Humanities, by giving you the opportunity to explore other aspects of the Humanities Curriculum, so that you are fully prepared to meet the needs of the new Curriculum for Wales.
Why Study with us? • Experienced tutors and researchers will provide you with the skills needed to become the educators of the future. Lead School experiences with well-trained mentors, along with two School Placements will support your development towards Qualified Teacher Status.
• An opportunity to study whilst immersing yourself in Welsh culture and language, here in beautiful North Wales. Professional support for Welsh language learning is available, whether you are a complete beginner or a fluent user of the language.
Be the inspiration for the next generation.
This PGCE with QTS is recognised across Wales and England and is often transferable further afield for entry into the teaching profession. Those seeking to teach outside Wales and England should check recognition and transferability of Qualified Teacher Status with the respective country’s Teachers’ Professional Body.
Combine this subject with Outdoor Activities Bangor is a fantastic place for anyone interested in outdoor activities. Our location, combined with our long established links with local outdoor education providers, provides a fantastic opportunity for combining this subject with outdoor activities during your training. If that interests you then you should apply for 3F56.
Source: Bangor University
Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Department
School of Education (PGCE)
Location
Main Site | Bangor
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Secondary teaching
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bangor University students who took the Geography (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
88%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
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Learning opportunities
84%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
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Assessment and feedback
90%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
88%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
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Academic support
92%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
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Organisation and management
65%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
69%
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How well organised is your course?
62%
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Learning resources
83%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
77%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
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Student voice
87%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
85%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
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Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
69%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
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Facts and figures about Bangor University graduates who took Geography (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
Say it fits with future plans
90%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
75%
Teaching Professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from Bangor University graduates who took Geography (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.7k
First year after graduation
£26.3k
Third year after graduation
£26.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Geography (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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