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Overview
Teaching at secondary level is a powerful opportunity to inspire young people at a key stage in their development, and this Secondary Education Studies - Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship with QTS is designed to help you do just that.
As an apprentice, you’ll be based in a school where you’ll gain day-to-day teaching experience, while also studying the theories, strategies, and current issues that shape excellent teaching today. You’ll learn how to plan engaging lessons, manage behaviour with confidence, and adapt your approach to meet the diverse needs of secondary learners across a range of subjects.
Alternatively, you can choose to specialise in one subject area, completing this degree apprenticeship with an emphasis on either English, Maths, Science of Modern Foreign Languages.
In addition to your core school placements, you’ll have the chance take part in a short placement in an alternative educational setting of your choosing, from special needs schools to pupil referral units or even educational teams in places like museums or zoos. Throughout your training, you’ll be supported by qualified mentors and guided by experienced academic staff who are passionate about teaching and learning.
Recognition
Successful completion of this course will lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Contact information
Contact Degree ApprenticeshipsEntry requirements
September 2026 entry
- A second-class honours degree or equivalent.
- All applicants must have achieved at least a grade 4/C in GCSE in English, Maths and a Science subject or equivalent. Applicants meeting the required GCSE standard by taking an equivalence test or other evidence may be required to undertake additional assessment to meet Level 2 criteria for apprenticeship funding – see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.
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All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.
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All applicants will be invited to attend an interview which will consist of a presentation element, a one to one interview and an English and mathematics test.
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All offers are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and Occupational Health clearance.
September 2027 entry
- A second-class honours degree or equivalent.
- All applicants must have achieved at least a grade 4/C in GCSE in English, Maths and a Science subject or equivalent. Applicants meeting the required GCSE standard by taking an equivalence test or other evidence may be required to undertake additional assessment to meet Level 2 criteria for apprenticeship funding – see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.
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All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.
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All applicants will be invited to attend an interview which will consist of a presentation element, a one to one interview and an English and mathematics test.
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All offers are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and Occupational Health clearance.
Modules
Please note, modules for 2026 will be confirmed soon.
Course costs and funding
Please note, fees for this course will be confirmed soon.
For more information, please contact the Degree Apprenticeship Office on +44 (0)23 9284 8599.
Funding your studies
Find out more how to fund your studies, including the scholarships and bursaries you could get. You can also find more about tuition fees and living costs, including what your tuition fees cover.
If you're a UK student, you may be eligible for a Government postgraduate loan, which you can use to help with course fees and living costs.
Applying from outside the UK? Find out about funding options for international students.
Additional course costs
These course-related costs aren’t included in the tuition fees. So you’ll need to budget for them when you plan your spending.
Costs breakdown
We recommend that you budget for travel to and from your placements, and accommodation/living costs.
Our accommodation section shows your accommodation options and highlights how much it costs to live in Portsmouth.
How to apply
To apply to start this course in 2026, please contact us.
To apply to specialise in a specific subject area in 2027, you'll need the DfE training code for your chosen subject:
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to apply for: |
use code: |
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| English | D584 |
| Mathematics | K694 |
| Science | B755 |
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Modern Foreign Languages |
U113 |
I'm applying with my current employer
If you're already in full-time work, and your employer is interested in you studying this course, get them to contact us and we'll work out how to work together.
If your employer isn't interested yet, you might find it useful to share our information for employers page with them.
Employer contact form Information for employers
I'm looking for a job with a Degree Apprenticeship role
If you're not in full-time employment, or your current employer is not interested in degree apprenticeships, you'll need to find a role that does offer a degree apprenticeship. You can search the gov.uk list of open degree apprenticeship vacancies, or contact us with your details and we'll let you know when degree apprenticeship vacancies come up.
When you apply for a role that includes one of our degree apprenticeships, you'll follow the company's standard recruitment process for the job, while we assess your academic suitability for the course.
Extra information for international students
If you're an international student, you can apply directly to us using the same application form as UK students.
You could also get an agent to help with your application. Check your country page for details of agents in your region. To find out what to include in your application, head to the how to apply page of our international students section.
If you don’t meet the English language requirements for this course yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Admissions terms and conditions
When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.