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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Avery Hill Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Avery Hill Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
Select a an exam type
As a physics teacher, you will share your knowledge and enthusiasm with secondary school pupils and promote an interest in science. Begin your training at Greenwich.
Greenwich’s Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to become a science teacher at secondary school level, specialising in physics. Colleagues will share research-led experience to support the teaching of physics in secondary schools You will focus on addressing the needs of pupils aged 11-16 and beyond, working alongside experienced trainers from the Institute of Physics, who can provide ideas on engaging students in science.
You will also develop your expertise, practical knowledge, and theoretical understanding of science and whilst with us, you will develop your teaching skills, learning how to address the needs of secondary school pupils at Key Stage 3 and 4. Our lectures delivered by experts in their field will help you widen your individual skills, expertise, and background knowledge in your subject specialism. We'll build on your natural flair, so you successfully engage with young students.
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2 or above In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C or equivalent. We accept equivalency tests from Equivalency Testing for Career Development and A Star Equivalency Testing
Students living in
Domestic
£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £9250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£17,000 per year
Students from EU
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17000. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£17,000 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17000. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
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