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Graduate Certificate
Lancaster Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Our well-respected PGCE Secondary with QTS supports you through your journey from student to Early Career Teacher (ECT). Moreover, as the PGCE programme includes QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) you'll apply for your first teaching position whilst studying with us. Grounded in the learning of our PGCE Secondary programme, this Chemistry pathway allows you to develop the skills to teach in the secondary school setting, delivering engaging Chemistry lessons. This unique specialism gives you the opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists.You’ll learn through a blend of theory and hands-on experience, working within the National Curriculum Framework. You'll explore the key concepts and themes of the PGCE curriculum, confidently devising and delivering engaging lessons to children and young people, aged 11-16 years old.Over half the course will be spent working in the classroom on assessed placement, with school-based enrichment activities alongside your university-based study. You'll take two placements across a variety of schools and settings, building a wealth of experience to help advance your future career.