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University of Nottingham
Secondary PGCE
University of Nottingham

Secondary PGCE

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

11 months

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

Our Secondary PGCE course will support you in your ambition to become a great teacher. Through high quality training we will help you reach your potential as a teacher so you can help your pupils reach their potential in the classroom and beyond.

We have a strong long-standing

  • partnership
    • with 150-200 local schools serving diverse local communities. Therefore, during your course you will benefit from significant school-based teaching experience in a range of different contexts. Not only will you learn from the pupils you will engage with, you will also learn from experienced school-based colleagues. Your placements provide a great networking opportunity and can help you decide what kind of school you want to work in once you qualify.

  • Personalised support
    • for our trainee teachers is important to us. We offer this in many ways including personal tutors, school-based mentors and coordinators, student support groups, and we have a school Welfare Officer. On top of this, you can access all the
  • university’s support services
    • .

    We offer

  • additional enrichment opportunities
    • so that you can personalise and enhance your studies. These can include time in a special school, professional development immersion days, special interest groups and School of Education seminars and events.

    Key features of the Secondary PGCE

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    Rated '

  • Outstanding
    • ' by Ofsted in our 2022 inspection

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    Qualified to teach Key Stage 3 to 5 (11-18 years)

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    PGCE qualification (60 masters-level credits) with Qualified Teacher Status

    ?

    Time spent in first placement school from week one of the course

    ?

    Second school placement starts in January

    ?

    University-based days spread across the year

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    Subjects offered:

  • English
    • ,
  • geography
    • ,
  • history
    • ,
  • maths
    • ,
  • modern languages
    • ,
  • science

    • ?

    Your 60 PGCE credits can be used towards an MA Education, and 30 credits can be used towards other MA courses

    Careers

    Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

    Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Modules

    Learning and Teaching in Schools (30 Credits) - Core
    This 30-credit module explores teaching and learning in subject disciplines and more generally. An extensive programme of lectures and seminars will enable you to develop a practical knowledge of teaching informed by a critical understanding of theories of teaching and learning. The module is assessed through written assignments, presentations and related classroom-based work.
    Learning and Teaching in Schools (30 Credits) - Core
    Schools and Society (30 Credits) - Core
    Schools and Society (30 Credits) - Core

    Tuition fees

    UK fees
    Course fees for UK students

    For this course (per year)

    £21,500

    International fees
    Course fees for EU and international students

    For this course (month)

    £2,150

    Entry requirements

    UK undergraduate degree/equivalent - in all cases we will be looking at the relevance of your degree alongside other qualifications in your proposed teaching subject, plus GCSE/equivalent – English language and mathematics, 4 (C) or above.

    University information

    University of Nottingham-Overview
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    The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education. It ranks in the top 20 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2024). It is also a research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, making it a superb place to study for a postgraduate qualification. In addition to being one of the world’s top 100...more

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