PGCE Mathematics
University of York
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This course will prepare you to teach National Curriculum mathematics at KS3 and KS4 (11-16). Learn to be an effective maths teacher, gaining the key skills youll need to help your students succeed. Get to grips with up-to-date thinking and the latest research into teaching and learning. On successfully completing this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE).

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Amy
26 Feb 24

Staff and teaching is very good, student life is not as big as other cities..Read more

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Evie
20 Feb 24

York is a lovely city but quite small and there’s not as much to do as in larger cities. The campus is about a fourty minute walk from town which can be irritating. Having the..Read more

Entry requirements

2:2 or equivalent in Mathematics. We also accept combined honours degrees where Mathematics makes up at least 50% of the award.If your undergraduate degree is not in Mathematics or a related subject, we may still may be able to offer you a place if you also have a postgraduate degree in Mathematics or Grade B in A level Mathematics .If your undergraduate degree is not at least 50% Mathematics, we may require you to undertake a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course prior to starting your PGCE.

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£9,250 per year

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£25,900 per year

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£25,900 per year

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Accommodation - 3960 Per year

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Amy
26 Feb 24
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Staff and teaching is very good, student life is not as big as other cities...
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Evie
20 Feb 24
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York is a lovely city but quite small and there’s not as much to do as in larger cities. The campus is about a fourty minute walk from town which can be irritating. Having the...
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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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