PGDE Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Physics)
Edinburgh Napier University
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PGDE - Professional Graduate Diploma in Education

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PGDE - Professional Graduate Diploma in Education

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Edinburgh Napier University

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Think differently about teaching and stand in the classroom confident, experienced and equipped from day one.OverviewIf you want to make a career teaching Physics in secondary schools, this course is for you. Now is your opportunity to inspire young people with your enthusiasm and love of the subject.This new course is designed to blend knowledge, research and the experiences of successful teachers. This approach will help you grow your motivation, confidence and creativity to help you succeed ...Read more

Think differently about teaching and stand in the classroom confident, experienced and equipped from day one.

Overview

If you want to make a career teaching Physics in secondary schools, this course is for you. Now is your opportunity to inspire young people with your enthusiasm and love of the subject.

This new course is designed to blend knowledge, research and the experiences of successful teachers. This approach will help you grow your motivation, confidence and creativity to help you succeed in the classroom.

We will also explore different teaching approaches and methodologies including interdisciplinary learning classroom research, and using technology for assessment and reflection. As a result, you will work not just with university tutors, but also the wider educational community and experts who will give you holistic advice and support on many issues affecting young people and school communities.

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56/81
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89th

Modules

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Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this course are a degree from a UK Higher Education Institution, or degree of an equivalent standard from an institution outside the UK. The degree should be in the subject to be taught and contain at least two graduating courses (80 credits) in the relevant subject. A minimum of 40 credits should be from Year 2 of study. Ordinary Degrees are also acceptable. We also require SQA Higher English at Grade C or equivalent as well as SQA National 5 Mathematics or SQA National 5 Applications of Mathematics at grade C or equivalent. Physics. To be qualified for PGDE Physics, candidates must have a degree which contains at least 80 credits in Physics. A range of the following subjects are acceptable: Electricity and Magnetism, Electronics, Optics, Mechanics, Dynamics, Nuclear and Atomic Physics. The following degrees are usually acceptable: Physics, Astrophysics, Geophysics, Space Physics, Chemical Physics, Physics with Management. General science degrees are usually NOT acceptable unless there are specific Physics modules in Year 2 and above totalling 80 credits or more.

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£9,250 for 2023/24 entry. The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2024/25 entry.

£20,790 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£20,790 for 2023/24 entry. The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2024/25 entry.

£20,790 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£20,790 for 2023/24 entry. The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2024/25 entry.

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Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road Edinburgh Edinburgh, City Of EH14 1DJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Slateford  0.4 miles away
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