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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Edge Hill University
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Edge Hill University
Full Time
SEP-27
1 Year
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Edge Hill University
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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This course is subject to revalidation. Our PGCE Secondary Physical Education course will prepare you for the rigours of teaching physical education in secondary settings. You’ll already have an undergraduate degree in a related area, so we’ll focus on helping you develop the skills you need to engage young people with the subject. We’ve designed this course so you can combine learning on campus with practical experience in the classroom. You’ll spend a significant part of your PGCE year on placement in school settings. Whenever you need support or feedback, you can turn to your subject specific tutors and school-based expert mentor. We’re here to help you become the best teacher you can be. Discover the most effective ways of delivering your lessons and captivating your students. At the same time, develop your understanding of subject specific approaches, classroom management, adaptive teaching and the different ways pupils learn. Successful completion of the programme leads to a recommendation for the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). If you have qualified teacher status (QTS), you’ll get a minimum starting salary of £32,916 (or more in London) as a primary or secondary school teacher in England, rising to £51,048 for more experienced teachers.
To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have:A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. Other subjects may be considered if you have an A Level (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject.GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification).Satisfactory levels of Information and Communications Technology competence.A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,790 per year
Students from Domestic
For the academic year 2026/27 the UK Full-Time tuition fee is currently set to £9,790. Please note this is subject to Parliamentary approval and is likely to be increased in line with inflation (RPIX). There may be further inflationary increases in your subsequent years of study.
£18,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,000 per year
Students from International
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