Secondary Physics PGCE with QTS
University of Chester
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Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher.Course overviewTeaching 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.Why study this course with us?The University of Chester ...Read more

Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher.

Course overview

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.

Why study this course with us?

The University of Chester Partnership has a rich history of developing highly skilled, knowledgeable teachers, and has a high employability rate. Our Partnership has learning at its heart, combined with passion and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. We will provide you with the support you need to become a critically reflective evidence-based practitioner through a combination of academic challenge and school learning.

An unusual aspect of the Chester experience is the enrichment module, which will support you in developing your expertise and employability in different educational settings, e.g. nurseries, SEND schools, post-16 provision. Strong pastoral care is a key aspect of ensuring your success on this demanding but fulfilling course.

Assessment

Professional and academic learning is assessed through assignments and directed activities.

School-based learning is assessed holistically against the Teachers’ Standards.

Careers and Employability

Student Futures aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

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WUSCA ranking:
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2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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45th
CUG Ranking
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56th
What students say
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Rebecca
09 Feb 24

The best aspect is the faculty and the staff, they are all very friendly. The worst aspect is the timing of some of the lectures, as some finish at..Read more

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Thisanda Ayuka
13 Nov 23

Chester is an amazing city to live, in my experience of travelling around in a few other cities, I have found Chester to be very safe. The University of Chester has some of the..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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The University may increase the fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. Additional cost applicable.

£14,750 per year

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£14,750 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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Rebecca
09 Feb 24
The best aspect is the faculty and the staff, they are all very friendly. The worst aspect is the timing of some of the lectures, as some finish at...
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Thisanda Ayuka
13 Nov 23
Chester is an amazing city to live, in my experience of travelling around in a few other cities, I have found Chester to be very safe. The University of Chester has some of the...
Read more
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University of Chester
Wheeler Building Castle Drive Chester Cheshire CH1 1SF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Chester  0.6 miles away
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