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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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Gain the knowledge and skills to become a fully qualified geography teacher on this PGCE Secondary course at the University of Southampton. You’ll divide your time between school placements and the University as you learn how to teach secondary school pupils aged 11 to 16 (Key Stages 3 and 4). With this qualification you’ll be able to teach in academy, state-maintained, independent and special schools in England and Wales.
On this Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) geography teacher training course you’ll learn how to be a geography teacher at secondary school level within the UK’s National Curriculum for Geography framework.
You’ll build on your existing knowledge of geography and learn the most effective methods for helping young people to understand and enjoy the subject.
Your training will also teach you essential skills such as:
You'll spend a minimum of 120 days in placement schools in the Southampton area, where you’ll observe lessons and work with small groups of pupils before being gradually being introduced to whole-class teaching. You’ll have the support of a school-based mentor throughout your placements.
The rest of your time will be spent at the University, where we'll prepare you for your placements, evaluate your school-based work, and develop subject-specific skills and good practice.
To be eligible, you must hold a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and demonstrate strong subject knowledge. You are also required to have GCSEs in English language and mathematics at a minimum grade of 4/C. Please note that IELTS is not accepted as a substitute for the English Language GCSE. If you do not meet the GCSE requirements, you will be asked at the offer stage to complete equivalency tests, which must be funded by you. Additionally, classroom experience in a secondary school setting is encouraged, as it may enhance your application.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
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£25,400 per year
Students from EU
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£25,400 per year
Students from International
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