Study PGCE Postgraduate Certificate Secondary Education (QTS) - Engineers Teach Physics at University of Birmingham in the UK, School of Education

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Start your teaching journey with our specialist programme. Receive expert education and support to inspire young minds in the 11-18 age range, through close partnerships with schools. Our PGCE Engineers Teach Physics (QTS) programme is designed to challenge you to make informed and justified decisions about your teaching approach, laying the foundation for ongoing professional development. Upon successful completion of the course, you will also have the opportunity to return for part-time study and complete a Master’s in Teaching Studies with us. We excel in teacher education by combining theoretical knowledge and practical experience in our PGCE Engineers Teach Physics programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Our course offers 80 credits towards further study, allowing graduates to pursue a Master's degree such as the MA in Teaching Studies. The integration of academic rigour and hands-on practice, along with the opportunity for advanced qualifications, makes us a leader in teacher education. Our programme prepares you for your teaching career through diverse methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and extensive school-based experience. Assignments that link practice and research Opportunities within modules to practice teaching techniques Targeted feedback on core teaching skills

Which department am I in?

School of Education

Study options

Full Time (36 Weeks)

Tuition fees

£780.00 (US$ 1,007) Week

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (36 Weeks)

Tuition fees

£780.00 (US$ 1,007) Week

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 Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants to the Secondary PGCE (QTS) Physics (Engineers Teach Physics) course must hold a degree from a UK Higher Education Institution or an equivalent qualification in engineering or material science. This will normally be a minimum 2:2 classification or equivalent qualification and this will be a condition of any offer where the degree has not already been awarded.You also need two science A Levels (or equivalent), normally including one in Physics.You must also have:GCSE Mathematics and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent qualifications, which will be a condition of any offer if not already achieved (equivalency tests will be accepted but only from Equivalency Testing)completed an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up a placecompleted relevant checks to ensure you have the health and physical capacity to teachagree to abide by the University of Birmingham Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise

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