PGCE Secondary Art & Design with recommendation for QTS
Birmingham Newman University
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Birmingham Newman University’s Secondary PGCE programme provides a comprehensive and supportive pathway into teaching.You’ll receive tailored guidance and placements that match your aspirations, with a focus on inclusion and diverse learning environments. Our experienced tutors and expert networks ensure you gain the knowledge and confidence to excel in the classroom. From early induction to career-focused school placements, we help you develop into a skilled teacher capable of making a real ...Read more

Birmingham Newman University’s Secondary PGCE programme provides a comprehensive and supportive pathway into teaching.You’ll receive tailored guidance and placements that match your aspirations, with a focus on inclusion and diverse learning environments. Our experienced tutors and expert networks ensure you gain the knowledge and confidence to excel in the classroom. From early induction to career-focused school placements, we help you develop into a skilled teacher capable of making a real difference in the lives of students. From a thorough induction to career-focused placements, the programme is designed to help you grow into a reflective and impactful educator.Community-focused mentorship is embedded in our approach, with many of our PGCE graduates becoming mentors themselves, supporting the next generation of teachers and giving back to local communities. This commitment to community and professional development is a hallmark of the programme’s success and the lasting impact of its students.

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6/279
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74th
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124th
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SR
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14 Jan 26

The university has brilliant facilities, particularly their library which has a vast array of literature to help with writing assignments. The staff are helpful, although..Read more

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Jamie
06 Nov 25

I haven’t been at the uni for long so haven’t picked up on anything bad, the laptops that we can loan are really useful..Read more

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Entry requirements

You must have a first degree of which 50% content must be related to the named subject (minimum classification 2:2).

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£9,535 per year

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Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham Newman University , Birmingham

Founded in 1968, Birmingham Newman University is a community-focused institution based in Bartley Green, Birmingham....

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Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham Birmingham B32 3NT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northfield  1.4 miles away
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