Master in PGCE Secondary - Religious Education

At Bangor University, the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Apr 1, 2027; tuition costs 19,000 GBP per year.

This Master in PGCE Secondary - Religious Education program at Bangor University is for individuals who want to become teachers. It's a one-year master's program that helps you develop teaching skills. You'll learn how to teach religious education in a secondary school setting.

The program focuses on how children learn and includes practical teaching experiences. You'll work with mentors in schools to develop your teaching skills. The curriculum covers understanding adolescent development and effective teaching strategies.

After graduating, you can work as a Secondary School Teacher, Educational Consultant, Curriculum Developer, or Special Education Teacher. You'll have the skills to work in different educational settings and can pursue leadership roles in education.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.