Full time
10 months
16-SEP-24
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Teaching In Secondary Schools Secondary Schools (General)
Taught
The Secondary PGCE gives an introduction to teaching. It provides the knowledge needed to teach secondary-age children. This includes post-sixteen enhancement.
Overview
The Secondary PGCE forms a practical introduction to teaching. You'll develop the professional expertise, knowledge and understanding to teach secondary-age children. You will also gain experience teaching at the post-16 level.
We offer the following Secondary PGCE courses:
What you'll learn
During the PGCE you will undertake 60 credits of master's-level modules. The course modules take place in school and classroom practice. They work to complement your experiences - enhancing outcomes and your professional development.
During your training at Newcastle University you will:
The course emphasis is on enhancing the learning and welfare of young people. The research interests of our staff support these key interests.
Our Careers Service
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
For this course (per year)
£9,250
For this course (per year)
£23,500
A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent. At least 50% of your degree should be in the subject that you intend to teach. We may accept closely related degree subjects. GCSEs or O Levels (grades A–C/ 4-9) in English language and mathematics, or equivalent. Work experience: It is desirable for you to have spent time working and/or observing in a UK secondary classroom before applying. Experience is advantageous as it will inform your application and any later performance in the selection process. Modern language applicants - If you are applying for a PGCE in a modern language should have spent a year abroad as part of your degree. If you are applying for Spanish you should have at least some elementary French. Foreign nationals applying for a modern languages PGCE should: have spent six months living in the UK; had employment as a foreign language assistant in a state school in England.
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