Quite often applications are rejected by UCAS because the applicant does not meet the stated course entry requirements. Entry requirements are not all the same, so it’s really important that you look at the specific entry requirements for each course before you apply.

You can find entry requirements for each course by using the new 'Find postgraduate teacher training courses in England' search tool or by looking at training provider websites.

As a general guide, the minimum requirements for all teacher training programmes (including postgraduate teaching apprenticeships) are:

Degree

You need a degree for all postgraduate teacher training programmes. Check the minimum grade required for the programme you are applying to by looking at the specific entry requirements on UCAS for that programme. Commonly this may be a 2:2 or a 2:1

GCSE English Language and Maths

… at Grade C / Grade 4

GCSE Science

… at Grade C / Grade 4; applies only to those wanting to teach Primary or Key Stage 3

School experience

Providers have been advised by DfE not to reject anyone on the basis of no prior observational school experience but it can strengthen your application if you can show at least a few days of experience before you apply. Check with the provider if this is not clearly stated in their entry requirements

Professional skills tests in literacy and numeracy.

You cannot physically take these tests until you have applied. See here for further information about the professional skills tests

Offers are usually made subject to satisfactory criminal records checks and occupational health assessments, the provider will arrange these for you later.