Secondary in Geography (Lead School Partner Route)
University of Chester
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Exton Park (Parkgate Road) Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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1 Year

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Exton Park (Parkgate Road) Campus

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In conjunction with Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester offer Geography (11-16 with sixth form enhancement) as a subject specialism leading to the award PGCE with QTS. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils learning.The course is ...Read more

In conjunction with Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester offer Geography (11-16 with sixth form enhancement) as a subject specialism leading to the award PGCE with QTS. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning.The course is designed to support, stimulate and develop the emerging Secondary Geography teacher. The main areas of focus will assist in the development of reflective, professional, practitioners eager to engage, contribute and lead in school based learning for children and young adults. Trainees will demonstrate: confidence and enthusiasm that engages and inspires. an understanding of best practice and a growing repertoire of effective learning and teaching methods. a value of and commitment to collaborative learning. a recognition of assessment as a key to successful learning and develop a range of effective approaches, strategies and techniques that engage and stimulate the learner. an understanding of the place and purpose of the subject within the curriculum today, securely knowing why it is relevant to young people. a wide range of teaching skills being applied in contrasting settings, showing adaptability and flexibility.

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WUSCA ranking:
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2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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35th
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56th
What students say
C
Claire
20 Nov 24

Great welcome for first year students with lots of support from the friendly and professional staff. The only thing that lets the university down is the lack of parking..Read more

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Martha
21 Oct 24

You feel very much cared for as an individual rather than a number, and they pay a lot of attention to your own personal academic growth. They offer great opportunities for work...Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally hold or be expected to gain a minimum 2:1 honour degree, have GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths.

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£9,250 per year

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£14,450 per year

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£14,450 per year

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Claire
20 Nov 24
Geography BA/BSc
Great welcome for first year students with lots of support from the friendly and professional staff. The only thing that lets the university down is the lack of parking...
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Martha
21 Oct 24
Geography BA/BSc
You feel very much cared for as an individual rather than a number, and they pay a lot of attention to your own personal academic growth. They offer great opportunities for work....
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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

The University of Chester is a 21st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher...

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University of Chester
Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away
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