Science with Physics Secondary Education PGCE
University of Sunderland
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OverviewThe 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 ...Read more

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.

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31/101
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66th
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75th
What students say
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Brogan
27 Nov 23

- Staff of all subjects and areas willing to help - Atmosphere is always positive - Good Library - Library tips to help..Read more

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Charlie
26 Nov 23

The staff are very lovely and helpful. I have found there are a lot of resources, books and places to study which means there is loads of information. In the northeast there is..Read more

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Entry requirements

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.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 if you're from the UK/Europe

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This course is currently closed to international applicants.

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Brogan
27 Nov 23
School Direct (Salaried and Tuition Fees) PGCE
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Charlie
26 Nov 23
Post Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) PGCE
The staff are very lovely and helpful. I have found there are a lot of resources, books and places to study which means there is loads of information. In the northeast there is...
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University of Sunderland
St Peter's Sunderland SR6 0DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Seaham  3.2 miles away
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