Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Kingston University
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Our Physical Education ITE programme is delivered by our team of experts in the field.You will join and be part of our dynamic network of physical educators and benefit from outstanding tutor input, an excellent group of partner schools with top-class in-school mentoring.The PE components of the course will allow you to examine your values and principles and then look at how these translate into meaningful learner and learning led physical education. You will become fully familiar with the best ...Read more

Our Physical Education ITE programme is delivered by our team of experts in the field.You will join and be part of our dynamic network of physical educators and benefit from outstanding tutor input, an excellent group of partner schools with top-class in-school mentoring.The PE components of the course will allow you to examine your values and principles and then look at how these translate into meaningful learner and learning led physical education. You will become fully familiar with the best practice approach to teaching PE and this will hold you in good stead throughout your career. We have a very high employment record for people completing the PE course and this is down to the hard work of the trainees and the high level of research led input that allows you to deliver PE in a thoroughly inclusive way.You will spend subject study days at the university taught by leading practitioners in PE who are effective, research-engaged teachers. The three blocks of school experience, spread through autumn, spring and summer terms, will be spent in schools developing practical teaching skills with the support of experienced mentors and teachers.

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88/279
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51st
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88th
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Natalia
18 Jan 24

The best aspects of my university experience include the engaging courses, supportive faculty, and a vibrant campus life. Kingston University's focus on practical skills and..Read more

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Vishal
10 Jan 24

It really is a great university im so glad i came..Read more

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Entry requirements

An honours degree, preferably 2:2 or above, from a UK higher education institution or equivalent overseas qualification, relevant to your subject specialism (at least 50% of the degree content needs to be relevant to your subject specialism).

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£9,535 per year

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£18,500 per year

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£18,500 per year

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Kingston University , Kingston upon Thames

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Kingston University
Kingston University, Kingston Hill Kingston Upon Thames Surrey KT2 7LB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Wimbledon  1.6 miles away Nearest train station: Norbiton  0.9 miles away
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