Mathematics PGCE
University of Portsmouth
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

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SEP-26

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Overview If youre looking for a rewarding career where you can make a positive difference to young peoples lives, secondary teaching is a great choice. On our secondary PGCE degrees - which were rated Outstanding in Ofsteds latest review - youll gain the skills and confidence you need to become an outstanding secondary school teacher. On each of these teacher training degrees, youll be supported by our tutors and school-based mentors as you learn to plan and deliver lessons with strong subject ...Read more

Overview If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a positive difference to young people's lives, secondary teaching is a great choice. On our secondary PGCE degrees - which were rated 'Outstanding' in Ofsted's latest review - you'll gain the skills and confidence you need to become an outstanding secondary school teacher. On each of these teacher training degrees, you'll be supported by our tutors and school-based mentors as you learn to plan and deliver lessons with strong subject knowledge, confidence and imagination, while reflecting on what it means to teach at secondary level. You can study full time over one year, or part time over two. We've got excellent links with many secondary schools in the region – so when you finish your PGCE, you'll graduate with excellent career prospects, and eligibility for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - the teaching qualification you'll need to teach in secondary schools in England and Wales. Course highlights Gain the skills, confidence and expertise to earn Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - the teaching qualification you'll need to become a secondary school teacher in the UK and overseas Develop your teaching skills through work placements in real secondary schools and the study of theories and contemporary issues in secondary education Share your experience and learn from other PGCE students through lectures and seminars Learn key teaching skills, including lesson planning, classroom management, and special needs and inclusion Develop secondary-level knowledge in a subject area of your choice Work closely with mentors and other secondary school staff as part of your teacher training Study a range of topics including pedagogy and practice based research, lesson planning, behaviour management, assessment, and special education needs and inclusion

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WUSCA ranking:
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84/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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57th
CUG Ranking
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42nd
What students say
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Freya
11 Dec 25

I think portsmouth is a great city because it has all a student can need and everything is within walking distance. I personally love being close to the sea because it means..Read more

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Sayyeda Meher
11 Dec 25

The location of my university is great. The area is very lively, open, and I feel safe to walk around the campus. The pace of the course is perfect. We get decent amount of..Read more

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Entry requirements

Qualifications or experience An honours degree in a relevant subject, with approximately 50% English content and a classification of at least 2:2. GCSE Mathematics and English language at grade C (Grade 4) or above, or equivalent.

Tuition fees

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£9,700 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£9,700 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£17,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,900 per year

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Freya
11 Dec 25
Mathematics
I think portsmouth is a great city because it has all a student can need and everything is within walking distance. I personally love being close to the sea because it means...
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Sayyeda Meher
11 Dec 25
Mathematics with Machine Learning
The location of my university is great. The area is very lively, open, and I feel safe to walk around the campus. The pace of the course is perfect. We get decent amount of...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House Hampshire Terrace Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2EG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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