PGCE Education (Science)
Queen's University Belfast
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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SEP-26

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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The PGCE in Science is broadly aligned with the Northern Ireland Curriculum, training graduates to teach Science across the 11-18 year age range. The programme aims to develop your competence and confidence in the teaching of Science and in the general professional role of the teacher. Our PGCE will appeal to you if you wish to move into teaching and if you are a graduate in Science or about to graduate in Science. Extra places are reserved to prepare those who are interested in teaching their ...Read more

The PGCE in Science is broadly aligned with the Northern Ireland Curriculum, training graduates to teach Science across the 11-18 year age range. The programme aims to develop your competence and confidence in the teaching of Science and in the general professional role of the teacher. Our PGCE will appeal to you if you wish to move into teaching and if you are a graduate in Science or about to graduate in Science. Extra places are reserved to prepare those who are interested in teaching their subject through the medium of Irish in Irish-medium schools. An additional certificate in Irish Medium Education (IME) is awarded in conjunction with St Mary's University College.

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Tara
13 Dec 24

The location is hard to beat and the facilities are incredible. This is my third university course and my third university. Queens is the best by far. The staff are brilliant and..Read more

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Aimee
30 Nov 23

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Entry requirements

All applicants must possess the following: An Honours degree (and/or higher degree) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, relevant to teaching Science at Key Stage 3 and at least one of Physics or Chemistry or Biology to A- level. Degrees in cognate areas may be considered if 50% or more of the modules studied are deemed currently relevant to teaching the chosen science for which you have applied (either Physics, Chemistry or Biology); At the time of application, GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, and GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent qualification.

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£4,750 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

£4,750 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£20,800 per year

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Students from EU

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£20,800 per year

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Tara
13 Dec 24
PGCE Education (Modern Languages)
The location is hard to beat and the facilities are incredible. This is my third university course and my third university. Queens is the best by far. The staff are brilliant and...
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Aimee
30 Nov 23
PGCE Education (English)
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Queen's University Belfast , Belfast

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