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Full time See Course PGCE One year full time
Education (11) Mathematics (25) Physics (29)

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The PGCE Secondary Physics with Maths programme is designed to train aspiring teachers to become experts in both Physics and Maths, increasing their employability in schools. Delivered in partnership with over 200 schools and colleges, the programme offers extensive school-based teaching experience alongside university-based learning. The course focuses on developing critical awareness of lesson and curriculum planning, inclusive teaching practices, and a range of teaching strategies. With a minimum 2:2 honours degree in a physical science and a grade B in Physics at A-level, this programme equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to teach across key stages 3, 4, and 5.

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Course description

PGCE Secondary Science (Physics with Maths) will train you to become a Physics and Maths teacher across the 11 to 16 or 11 to 18 age range and being qualified to teach both these shortage subjects will increase your employability. You will be trained to teach across all sciences up to KS3.

The course will prepare you to teach the National Curriculum and related national strategies, GCSE and A-level. Completion leads to both a postgraduate qualification and recommendation for qualified teacher status (QTS).

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Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:2 honours degree in a physical science, e.g. physics, mechanical or electrical engineering. At least half of your degree content should be strongly related to physics (if you are unsure, please contact us to discuss your qualifications).

Grade B in physics at A-level (or equivalent), or grade C if you can demonstrate sustained academic progression since A-level, and at least one other science or maths A-level.

Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics.

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