PGCE Secondary Science (Physics) with QTS (11-16)

... United Kingdom
... Edge Hill University

Course Overview

Train to teach in one year with our PGCE Secondary Science (Physics) course. We’ll make sure you develop the academic, professional, and vocational skills you need to become a competent and confident physics teacher. Turn to your Personal Tutor whenever you need extra advice or help to overcome hurdles.

Planning lessons, managing a classroom, and understanding different teaching methods will all be key to your future career. Learn from our experts then apply what you’ve learned in professional practice in schools. During your 26-week placement, you’ll plan, teach, and assess physics lessons with support from your school-based mentor.

We’ll be there for you every step of the way as you work towards taking the lead in the classroom. You’ll leave us ready to pique young people’s interest in the world around them as they develop practical and analytical scientific skills.

General Eligibility

To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have:

A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honors (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. Other subjects may be considered if you have an A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Physics and a willingness to engage in subject knowledge enhancement.

GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification)

Satisfactory levels of Information and Communications Technology competence

A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values, and motivation required to train as a teacher.

For the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Science


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Campus Name

Ormskirk, England


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Course Level

Diploma


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Duration

Full-time, 2 months


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £13,750,


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