Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Geography) PGCE
King's College London, University of London
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The PGCE in Geography at Kings gives trainees practical and theoretical ideas on the teaching of Geography as well as modelling ways in which Geography can be taught in the classroom. Kings has established strong links with excellent partner schools and can offer trainees a rich and diverse experience of curriculum planning and delivery beyond the experience gained from their two placement schools. The PGCE in Geography is a full-time course that consists of four required modules and two blocks ...Read more

The PGCE in Geography at King's gives trainees practical and theoretical ideas on the teaching of Geography as well as modelling ways in which Geography can be taught in the classroom. King's has established strong links with excellent partner schools and can offer trainees a rich and diverse experience of curriculum planning and delivery beyond the experience gained from their two placement schools. The PGCE in Geography is a full-time course that consists of four required modules and two blocks of teaching experience based in secondary schools within London and Greater London. You will complete the course within ten months, studying September to June. You must take modules totalling 120 credits to meet the requirements of the qualification. You’ll engage in education, pedagogy and professional studies sessions and curriculum workshops. These will take place in both university and school settings and will develop your expertise in general educational and professional issues, as well as subject pedagogy. You’ll gain the skills and understanding to take up positions in schools as a teacher of your subject with the potential to contribute fully to the life of the school. The course carries the Accreditation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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14 Feb 23

Best : There’s many places to study for example the library and the Shack which makes it ideal to go in university and have quite study session. Also there’s many events every..Read more

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Oliver
10 Feb 23

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A minimum 2:2 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

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£644 week

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Living expenses - 1800 per month

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Sarpjeet
14 Feb 23
Geography, BA (Hons)
Best : There’s many places to study for example the library and the Shack which makes it ideal to go in university and have quite study session. Also there’s many events every...
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Oliver
10 Feb 23
Geography, BA (Hons)
The lecturers are amazing! But strikes have kept us out of class for weeks on...
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King's College London, University of London
King's College London, University of London , London

King's College London (King’s) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK....

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King's College London, University of London
57 Waterloo Road London Greater London SE1 8WA United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Waterloo  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.3 miles away
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