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PGCE Secondary Science: Physics

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

10 months

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Physics Sciences Teaching

Course Summary

Develop your teaching skills, and qualify as a secondary physics teacher, on our highly regarded PGCE Secondary Education with Physics course at the Institute of Education. What you’ll learn: You’ll develop your skills throughout the programme so that you are ready to share your love of learning and knowledge about science with the children you'll teach. You will be trained to teach biology, physics, and chemistry up to GCSE and your specialism to A level. You'll develop the professional skills to: respond flexibly to changing circumstances, maintain and enhance educational standards in secondary schools, continue to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding throughout your professional life. You'll gain the expertise to: plan, deliver and evaluate lessons that meet the national curriculum and assessment requirements, monitor students’ achievements, understand how to help each individual student reach their potential.

Modules

Action Research
The Reflective Teacher

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (month)

£954

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (month)

£2,645

Entry requirements

You are normally required to have at least a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK) in a subject that is related to the subject you intend to teach. You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics and English Language or equivalent qualifications. As part of the application process for this programme, you will be required to attend an interview. You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new DfE requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy. If you accept an offer with us you will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks.