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PGCE Secondary Education: Physical Education with Physics

University of Wolverhampton

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Walsall

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

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 Physics 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 Physics curriculum as a second subject. As a trainee you will learn how to teach physical education and Physics 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 Physics through a combination of university-led and school-led training.Full-time (1 year)

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,950per year

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University information

University of Wolverhampton

  • University League Table

    109th

  • Campus address

    University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    73rd out of 91 5

    63rd out of 85 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    112 49%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    27th

    44
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.46 87%

    2nd

    19
  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    120 57%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    50th

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.34 84%

    11th

    5

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