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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Falmer
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Falmer
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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Physics teachers help their students to understand the fundamental principles that govern the universe – from forces and motion to electricity and energy. Physics helps them to conduct experiments, working on their analytical skills, developing curiosity and a deeper understanding of how the world works.
Our Secondary Physics PGCE leads to QTS – the professional teaching qualification.
Brighton, rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, offers you the opportunity to learn from a team of experts who have real classroom experience, using facilities like those used in schools.
You’ll build your experience on placement and develop the knowledge to also teach biology and chemistry.
Normally an honours degree or equivalent qualification in physics or a subject that is closely related.
If your degree was awarded more than five years ago, isnt in the subject area you wish to teach or you have relevant professional experience but need to learn how to apply that to teaching, you may be suitable for a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. If you pass the SKE it qualifies you to start a PGCE.
GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
At least English language and maths. Equivalence tests are available for suitable candidates.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,790 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£18,108 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,108 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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