PGCE Physics with Science (QTS)
12 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
You will learn to operate as a critically reflective Physics teacher and develop competence across the entire range of the National Curriculum for Science. You will learn to integrate theory and practice, as part of a stimulating and ambitious curriculum.
Key principles underpinning the curriculum:
- Strong course structure - The PGCE Physics with Science (QTS) course has been developed with input from partnership schools. The curriculum allows you to develop a deep understanding of science pedagogy.
- Learn through practice - We have a range of specialist science and teaching facilities, providing you with a solid foundation on which to develop your skills and experience. We have excellent relationships with partnership schools.
- Professional development - This one-year full-time course, enables you to meet the national standards for the award of qualified teacher status (QTS). This will offer you the opportunity to secure a teaching post in all UK state-funded schools.
Key principles underpinning the curriculum:
- Careful sequencing of content
- Exploration of current debates and key issues
- Developing knowledge and understanding of the progression of key concepts in science
- Opportunities to practise and to put theory into practice, combined with regular and purposeful feedback
- Promoting Science and cultural capital with our links to cultural and educational establishments
- Modelling effective instruction and delivery in science, providing opportunities for critical reflection of practice.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
You will learn to operate as a critically reflective Physics teacher and develop competence across the entire range of the National Curriculum for Science. You will learn to integrate theory and practice, as part of a stimulating and ambitious curriculum.
Key principles underpinning the curriculum:
- Strong course structure - The PGCE Physics with Science (QTS) course has been developed with input from partnership schools. The curriculum allows you to develop a deep understanding of science pedagogy.
- Learn through practice - We have a range of specialist science and teaching facilities, providing you with a solid foundation on which to develop your skills and experience. We have excellent relationships with partnership schools.
- Professional development - This one-year full-time course, enables you to meet the national standards for the award of qualified teacher status (QTS). This will offer you the opportunity to secure a teaching post in all UK state-funded schools.
Key principles underpinning the curriculum:
- Careful sequencing of content
- Exploration of current debates and key issues
- Developing knowledge and understanding of the progression of key concepts in science
- Opportunities to practise and to put theory into practice, combined with regular and purposeful feedback
- Promoting Science and cultural capital with our links to cultural and educational establishments
- Modelling effective instruction and delivery in science, providing opportunities for critical reflection of practice.
Admission Requirements
2.7+
For this course, ideally, we are looking for these qualifications:
- A second-class honours degree 2:2 or above with at least 50% physics content supported by a strong A Level (or equivalent)
- We also accept the equivalency tests by Equivalency Testing, A Star Teachers or any other appropriately accredited provider. We cannot accept functional skills, key skills or IELTS.
1 Year
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
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