Study PGCE Secondary Education: Physical Education at University of Wolverhampton in the UK, School of Education

About this course

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

What will I learn?

The University of Wolverhampton offers a comprehensive PGCE for those interested in teaching physical education to secondary school students. The aim of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Secondary Physical Education 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.A Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Physical Education is an ideal option for students who wish to become physical education teachers. This course equips you with the qualifications and skills needed to teach physical education in a variety of secondary-level educational settings. The PGCE in Physical Education for secondary school level covers topics such as professional learning for development, professional standards for teachers and subject specific teaching. Consequently, students gain a holistic understanding of the subject matter that can be used in teaching. You will learn how to develop skills, knowledge, and understanding for teaching physical education through a combination of university-led and school-led training.Full-time (1 year)

Which department am I in?

School of Education

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£17,600.00 (US$ 22,729) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

Expected August 2027

Venue

Walsall

Gorway Road,

Walsall,

West Midlands,

WS1 3EZ, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

To hold a first degree of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification. For example Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of science (BSc) etc. or similar . They are sometimes known as 'undergraduate' or 'first' degrees. To have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (previously Grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English and Mathematics. To have taken part in a rigorous selection process designed to assess your readiness to train to teach, which will include as a minimum both an interview and audit of your subject knowledge.

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