Secondary Music with Specialist instrument Teaching with QTS PGCE
Manchester Metropolitan University
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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29-SEP-25

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OVERVIEWOur one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the secondary school music curriculum for the 11-16 age range.This is a practical course where you will be immersed in music making, teaching and encouraged to use and develop your musical skills.We teach you through practical sessions, and you’ll consider topics such as pop music, dance, gamelan, song writing and developing your subject knowledge. You’ll explore immersive ways to teach music and how to ...Read more

OVERVIEW

Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the secondary school music curriculum for the 11-16 age range.

This is a practical course where you will be immersed in music making, teaching and encouraged to use and develop your musical skills.

We teach you through practical sessions, and you’ll consider topics such as pop music, dance, gamelan, song writing and developing your subject knowledge. You’ll explore immersive ways to teach music and how to encourage pupils to engage with musical experiences.

We have a partnership with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and we hold regular study sessions there. At RNCM, you’ll usually have the opportunity to experience guest lectures masterclasses and concerts and also have access to their other facilities including library, practice rooms and IT facilities.

To help you explore how trips can benefit your students, you’ll typically be encouraged to visit a variety of musical venues across Manchester. This includes theatre schools and music organisations with outreach programmes.

When you’re at Manchester Met, you’ll mainly study with your PGCE Music group. They are one of your greatest learning resources. You’ll consider how to plan lessons, reflect on your planning, learn how research can develop your teaching practice, and look at ways to develop your teacher persona.

You’ll also learn through peer-collaboration, sharing knowledge with your fellow music trainees.

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19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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38th
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56th

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Entry requirements

You will normally have a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification. Your degree needs to support the subject knowledge requirements of the national curriculum for history. For exceptional candidates, particularly those with substantial relevant work experience in schools or relevant occupations, we will consider applications from those who hold a 3rd class degree.

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£9,250 per year

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£20,000 per year

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£20,000 per year

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met) is a higher education institution that prides itself on providing a warm, engaging...

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Oxford Road Manchester Greater Manchester M15 6BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.2 miles away
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