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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
University of Sunderland
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Overview
The PGCE Science with Physics Secondary Education degree will qualify you to teach physics at secondary level in any state-maintained school in England and Wales.
This one year PGCE Physics course blends theoretical knowledge with carefully supervised teaching experience. You will attend placements in a variety of educational settings, to gain a broad understanding of the realities of secondary level teaching.
Through the teachers' student loan reimbursement scheme, all eligible physics teachers will be able to apply for a reimbursement on their student loan payments made in the first ten years of their careers.
Career ready
This degree awards Qualified Teacher Status, which means that when you graduate you’ll be qualified to teach in any state-maintained secondary school in England and Wales. Most graduates from this course go on to become secondary school teachers.
In addition to academic qualifications, you must also: have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, complete a medical pro forma (based on DFEE Circular 8/92), your numeracy and literacy competency will be assessed continuously throughout the course, following the DfE’s removal of the Professional Skills Test.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
£9,250 if you're from the UK/Europe
Students from EU
This course is currently closed to international applicants.
Students from International
This course is currently closed to international applicants.
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