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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
St John's Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
Whether your background is in business or economics, these courses build on your strengths while developing your employability and skills to teach your specialist subject. Teaching is informed by current research and you are encouraged to engage in the literature and debates about education to maximise your development. Your two contrasting placements are carefully thought out and tailored to meet your development needs and subject specialism. You will be supported and challenged by mentors working in business and economics departments in partnership schools and colleges.The training prepares you to teach GCSE, A Level and vocational courses. Additional opportunities usually include planning and delivering an enterprise day to younger pupils and a financial awareness day at a special needs school. Visits to an independent school and a college enhance your experiences further.We are proud that our Secondary PGCE was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in March 2023. Ofsted identified that:‘Trainees benefit from an exceptional learning experience at the University of Worcester. This experience instils in them a deep-rooted commitment to making a difference to the lives of the children and young adults in the communities they serve.Key featuresExplore a wide range of strategies for teaching business and economics concepts and develop your subject knowledge throughout the courseAccess to a vast amount of resources on teaching and learning and also business and economics through university sessions and the HiveConsider what effective learning and teaching looks like in a business and economics classroom through reflecting on your own learning and exploring research evidenceDiscuss the place of business and economics in the curriculum and the current issues within business and economics educationOpportunities for personal development through taking a leading role in key subject days in schools, encouragement to participate in all aspects of school life whilst on placement. Many business and economics trainees also enjoy the Aspiring Leaders enhancement activity
Academic requirements: Honours degree normally (2:2) or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject area. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis. All entrants have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (formerly grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English Language and mathematics (or equivalent) (for 2022 entry, applicants must have these qualifications by the start of the course). Alternatively, we offer equivalency test if you dont have the required GCSE grade to apply for our courses. Trainees who begin courses before providing evidence of the required GCSE standard (or equivalent) will not be eligible for financial incentives, such as bursaries or grants until they achieve the required standard.
Students living in
Rest of World
£18,400 per year
Students from International
Accommodation- Birch Halls - £161 per week
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