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PGCE Physics - Queen Ethelburga's College

UK

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What will I learn?

Start your teaching career and inspire the next generation of pupils by studying PGCE (Physics) at the University of York.Why choose York?Become part of a critically important education community. Learn to be an effective teacher, and gain an insight into the key skills your pupils will need to succeed. Through studying your PGCE at York, you will work with schools across the region to focus on the ever-changing landscape of education.Gain key classroom experience during your studies. At York, we pride ourselves on our research informed approach to education. With two-thirds of your time spent working in schools on placements, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a classroom setting throughout your course.Develop your passion for Physics. Through bespoke subject-specific training programmes, you will work with leading subject experts throughout your training, gaining practical active experience both in placement and in University sessions. You will also benefit from our expertise as a leading centre for curriculum development, professional training and research.Take your next step into teaching. This course will prepare you to teach National Curriculum science specialising in physics at KS3 and KS4 (11-16) with a post-16 enhancement. This course is delivered through a University-based core route. We also work in partnership with the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) and Queen Ethelburga’s (QE).Please reference our course codes when applying. The course codes for PGCE Physics are:F3X1 (core code)Y230 (NPCAT code)A372 (QE code)AccreditationOn successfully completion of this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE).

Which department am I in?

Education

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£26,900.00 (US$ 34,739) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of York - Heslington Campus

Heslington,

York,

YO10 5DD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

2:2 or equivalent in Physics or a related subject such as Engineering. We also accept combined honours degrees where Physics (or a related subject) makes up at least 50% of the award.

If your undergraduate degree is not in Physics or a related subject, we may still may be able to offer you a place if you also have a postgraduate degree in Physics or Grade B in A level Physics.

If your undergraduate degree is not at least 50% Physics, we may require you to undertake a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course prior to starting your PGCE.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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