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Secondary Initial Teacher Education Mathematics with QTS PGCE

Secondary Initial Teacher Education Mathematics with QTS PGCE

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Flexible Learning Design Teaching / Training (General) Teaching In Secondary Schools Secondary Schools (General) Teacher / Trainer Assessment

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This course may be eligible for a bursary. For funding options, follow the link to the Government's bursaries and scholarships page provided on the entry for this course on the UWE Bristol website. To view the entry for this course on the UWE Bristol website, click on the 'visit website' button to the left of this page.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary Mathematics is a one-year course that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You'll train to become a Mathematics teacher for the secondary age range (11-16). You'll gain 60 academic credits at master's level as part of the course.

Teaching is both a challenging and a rewarding career with a high level of job satisfaction. It's a great privilege, as well as a great responsibility, to play such a key role in young people's lives. We focus on supporting our trainees to thrive, and we do this alongside teachers and mentors in school. We also facilitate you to collaborate with your peers, and to graduate with a ready-made, supportive professional network.

All our courses are future-facing and underpinned by a strong values base. Our provision directly addresses education for sustainable futures. We equip you to be able to work thoughtfully, creatively and successfully with your learners. At UWE Bristol, we're committed to training reflective, innovative, and adaptable teachers for the future.

For more information, including the most up to date module listing, see the entry for this course on the UWE Bristol website, by clicking on the 'visit website' button to the left of this page.

Modules

Evaluation of learner needs and the educational impact of their teaching
Current educational policy and practice
Professional skills and attributes, including keeping children safe
Subject studies
Feedback and assessment of teaching against the English Teachers' Standards, supported by a university tutor and school based mentor
Planning and implementing appropriate teaching strategies and classroom management
The use of evidence-based practice
Theories underpinning pedagogical approaches

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£15,850

Entry requirements

An undergraduate honours degree, or a recognised equivalent qualification. This is typically 2:2 or higher. A substantial amount (at least 50%) of your degree should be in a subject related to what you want to teach. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as alternatives to GCSEs. Candidates with pending GCSEs will be considered. Where applicants have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in English Literature only, we'll look for further evidence of achievement in English.

University information

The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) is a modern institution that puts students first and has been ranked Gold for its outstanding student experience (TEF, 2023). It is a university where ambition and determination are properly rewarded, thanks to outstanding facilities and tuition. Spread across three campuses, UWE Bristol is committed to excellence in both infrastructure and student experience. It boasts superb,...more