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PGCE Secondary Education: Physical Education with Chemistry

UK

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What will I learn?

Why choose this course?

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Secondary Education provides a high standard of training for those preparing to take up a teaching post in the secondary school sector. The course complies with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education for Initial Teacher Training courses.

The PGCE in Secondary Education is specifically designed to ensure that those who are successful will be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - the professional award required by all those who wish to teach in a maintained school.

The aim of the Physical Education with Chemistry course is to develop thoughtful teachers who can respond effectively to the learning needs of young people in school by providing a balanced physical education programme. We also want to inspire a generation to become physically literate and active by providing well prepared, high quality physical education experiences for all students. In addition to this, you will also be able to effectively teach the Chemistry curriculum as a second subject. As a trainee you will learn how to teach Physical Education and Chemistry to pupils in the 11-16 age range within the secondary age phase, with additional primary and post-16 enhancements. You will learn how to develop skills, knowledge and understanding for teaching Physical Education and Chemistry through a combination of university-led and school-led training.

Successful completion of the course will lead to recommendation for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), along with 60 credits at Master’s level.

Potential Career Paths

The PGCE in Secondary Education leads to recommendation for QTS, and enables you to take up a qualified teaching post in a secondary school.

In secondary schools you could be considered for a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR), which may comprise any of the following:

Leading a particular subject as head of department, faculty or curriculum

Leading the achievement of a particular age group as head of year or key stage coordinator

Leading a particular area such as special education needs or pastoral care (i.e. personal guidance)

Later, you could progress to a senior leadership position such as a deputy or assistant head and head teacher - at which point you will have overall responsibility for the leadership and management of a school and the education its students receive.

Which department am I in?

Institute of Education

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£14,950.00 (US$ 18,828) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

2 September 2024

Venue

Walsall

Gorway Road,

Walsall,

West Midlands,

WS1 3EZ, England

Entry requirements

For international students

You need a degree classification of 2:2 or above or a professional qualification of equal depth to a degree. Professional qualifications will be assessed on an individual basis and a reference will also be required from an academic member of staff who has supervised your undergraduate studies, this would be requested after you have successfully applied. IELTS overall Score of 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, TOEFL overall Score of 60 with no component score less than 20.

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

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About University of Wolverhampton

Scholarships are available to eligible international students, including awards for Indian nationals and those from Commonwealth countries.

  • Based in Wolverhampton, near Birmingham
  • International scholarships and bursaries available
  • Wide range of professional courses available
  • Strong international student community

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