Study PGCE Secondary Science (Engineers teach Physics) at University of East Anglia UEA in the UK, School of Education and Lifelong Learning

About this course

About this course
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- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

If you’re looking for a career where you can inspire, motivate, and make a difference to the lives of young people, teaching is for you. At UEA, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we’ll support you in exploring a range of pedagogical strategies so you can meet the needs of your pupils and develop your own teaching style. We’ll help you gain insight into how pupils learn and what motivates them. You’ll understand how pupils engage with Physics and discover how to support their learning effectively. You’ll also develop strategies to make Physics learning challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. You’ll be taught in our purpose-built laboratories that model secondary school science labs. You'll be drawing on your expertise in engineering to engage and inspire pupils. We’ll also focus on addressing key misconceptions within topics such as waves, mechanics, and electricity. Our PGCE Science (Engineers Teach Physics) programme combines at least 120 days of school-based training with university sessions, gradually increasing your solo teaching hours to build your confidence and help you become a reflective practitioner. You’ll learn how to make Physics lessons inclusive, engaging, and challenging, while exploring the latest research to understand how pupils learn best. This one-year full-time programme equips you with the skills, experience, and knowledge needed to teach Physics to pupils aged 11 to 16, with Sixth Form enhancement-offering the opportunity to develop your post-16 teaching skills if this aligns with your interests. Upon successful completion of your PGCE, you'll graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 90 Master’s credits. QTS will qualify you to teach children up to 18 years old.

Which department am I in?

School of Education and Lifelong Learning

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£23,850.00 (US$ 30,801) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich Research Park,

Norwich,

Norfolk,

NR4 7TJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Degree classification

UK Bachelors degree - 2:2 or above preferred, or it's equivalent.

Degree Subject

Engineering or Material Science Degree

Additional Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have achieved a good honours degree (preferably class 2:2 and above) or its equivalent* by the beginning of the PGCE programme in September. Applicants with a third class degree will be considered on an individual basis. As a general guideline, approximately 50 per cent of the degree should be relevant to the subject you will teach.

English and Mathematics

Before making your application you must have a GCSE pass at Grade 4/C or its equivalent* in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics regardless of your date of birth.

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