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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Leeds Trinity University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Leeds Trinity University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
Select a an exam type
Course overview
Physics is one of the fundamental sciences that rely upon scientific methods to describe the natural world. Concepts taught in Physics apply continuously to people’s ordinary lives as well as extraordinary research, bridging the particularly small sub-atomic particles to the immensely vast Universe. Physicists are also trained in highly valued skills such as problem-solving, ability to reason clearly, team working and creativity.
Physics-trained students can find job opportunities in lucrative career sectors such as engineering, geophysics, medicine, business and finance, data analyst and project managers. This subject empowers students of all backgrounds to change their life.
Every child deserves to be taught by expert teachers who know not only their subject in detail but more importantly how to teach it. This is your chance to share your passion for your subject and inspire the next generation. We will also train you to be confident in teaching all three sciences thus including Biology and Chemistry to GCSE level. Our PGCE Science courses will give you the opportunity to deliver hands-on practical activities and in-depth explorations of the curriculum to best support your own teaching.
Our vision is to develop skilful and resilient teachers who are experts in science pedagogy, and 21st-century skills driven. We focus on subject-specific knowledge, up-to-date teaching practices which are based on the most recent research, and, most importantly, your specific needs as a trainee teacher.
All our PGCE Secondary courses lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the award of a level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
About this course
Our PGCE Secondary Science with Physics course prepares you to teach in the 11 - 16 age phase. It may be possible to gain experience of teaching post 16 during your PGCE and the qualification does not preclude you from teaching post 16 once employed. There are two stages to your PGCE Secondary Science with Physics course.
Students need a good honours degree with a significant proportion in Physics. Please note that applicants with third-class honours degrees will be considered on an individual basis, and normally only if applicants have additional qualifications and/or significant relevant professional experience. GCSE Grade 4 (or C or accepted equivalent) in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. In addition to the above essential entry requirements, successful applicants also tend to have: Advanced level qualifications (or equivalent) in Physics, Experience of observing the teaching in a secondary school in this country.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£15,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£15,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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