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Graduate Certificate
Lancaster Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Grounded in the learning of our PGCE Secondary programme, this Geography pathway allows you to develop the skills to teach in the secondary school setting, delivering engaging lessons. This unique specialism gives you the opportunity to inspire a love of our planet, nurturing scientific discovery in the children you teach.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.