Leeds Trinity University is committed to recruiting students with talent and potential and who we feel will benefit greatly from their academic and non-academic experiences here. We treat every application on its own merits; we value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.
The following information is designed to give you a general overview of the qualifications we accept. If you are taking qualifications that are not included below, please contact our Admissions Office who will be happy to advise you.
- A good honours degree (usually a 2:2 or above) with a significant proportion in Chemistry. Please note that applicants with third-class honours degrees will be considered on an individual basis, and normally only if applicants have additional qualifications and/or significant relevant professional experience.
- GCSE Grade 4 (or C or accepted equivalent) in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. If you do not already have the appropriate GCSEs, or if you are unable to provide proof of your grades, please refer to the GCSE Equivalency information below.
- The ability to read effectively and communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written standard English.
- Suitable personal and intellectual qualities required for teaching in secondary schools.
- Applicants also need to demonstrate the commitment, attitudes and values appropriate to those of a secondary teacher and the potential to train as a teacher. Strong applicants often have experience in secondary schools, but this is not a requirement.
Applicants who require sponsorship for a student visa will also need to meet the English language requirements.
- Minimum English Language entry requirements: IELTS Academic 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent
You do not need to provide evidence of your English Language if any of the following conditions apply:
- You're a UK national
- You're a national from a majority English-speaking country as specified by the UKVI. For more information, visit the Student Visa Knowledge of English page on the UK government website.
- You've completed a degree either in the UK or in a majority English-speaking country as specified by the UKVI.
If your qualification isn't in English, we will require a translation.
For more information on meeting English language requirements and academic requirements by country, visit our International Applicants page.
Additional entry requirements
In addition to the above essential entry requirements, successful applicants also tend to have:
- Advanced level qualifications (or equivalent) in Chemistry.
- Experience of observing the teaching in a secondary school in this country.
You will also need to meet additional entry requirements set by the Department for Education (DfE) for selection. This includes the completion of a health check and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. For further information, please visit our Initial Teacher Training additional entry requirements page.
Interview information
If your initial application is successful, we will invite you to the next available Interview Day. For more information on the interview process, visit our PGCE Secondary Education Interviews page.
GCSE Equivalency
If you do not already have the appropriate GCSEs, or if you are unable to provide proof of your grades, we can accept GCSE equivalency tests taken with A Star Equivalency, equivalencytesting.com or Birmingham City University (BCU) Further details are emailed to applicants who accept offers with us.
Please get in touch for further advice on 0113 283 7123 or admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk.