PGCE Geography
University of York
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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University of York - Heslington 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 York - Heslington Campus

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SEP-26

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This course will prepare you to be a successful teacher of secondary school geography. Introduce your students to the dynamic concepts that shape the amazing planet we live on. Youll learn how to support students to become critical thinkers and develop their understanding of geographical place and natural processes, while considering how human influence can dramatically change the dynamic equilibrium of our planet. Working within a large partnership of experienced geography specialists, and ...Read more

This course will prepare you to be a successful teacher of secondary school geography. Introduce your students to the dynamic concepts that shape the amazing planet we live on. You'll learn how to support students to become critical thinkers and develop their understanding of geographical place and natural processes, while considering how human influence can dramatically change the dynamic equilibrium of our planet. Working within a large partnership of experienced geography specialists, and alongside a supportive team of subject mentors, you will begin your journey to becoming an excellent geography teacher, who can inspire students to become conscious global citizens. On successfully completion of this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE).

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24 Oct 24

The student support for mental health etc, is amazing and the staff try to help students to get the most out of the course as possible. The campus is beautiful and the campus east..Read more

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Harry
20 Feb 24

Best experience is the feel/life uni has given me e.g. my friends through my course as well as my position on my college committee - with the collegiate system allowing this to..Read more

Entry requirements

2:2 or equivalent in Geography or a related subject at 2:2 or above. We also accept combined honours degrees where geography or a related subject makes up at least 50% of the award.

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£23,900 per year

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SR
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24 Oct 24
Human Geography and Environment - BA (Hons)
The student support for mental health etc, is amazing and the staff try to help students to get the most out of the course as possible. The campus is beautiful and the campus east...
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Harry
20 Feb 24
Human Geography and Environment - BA (Hons)
Best experience is the feel/life uni has given me e.g. my friends through my course as well as my position on my college committee - with the collegiate system allowing this to...
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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