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PGCE Secondary - Mathematics

Durham University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course details

Why does a minus multiplied by a minus make a plus? What is the Fibonacci sequence, and why is it essential in the field of encryption and the study of codes? The PGCE Secondary – Mathematics is an ideal choice if you love maths and want to provide young learners of all abilities with a solid grounding in numbers that will help prepare them for a wide range of careers.

Offering a combination of academic and practical learning, the course introduces you to the range and scope of mathematics across the 11-16 curriculum. Developed around the latest research and curriculum developments, the PGCE aims to develop your subject knowledge and pedagogical skills as you examine the techniques to make mathematics accessible and stimulating in a classroom environment. By learning more about the reasons behind mathematical rules, you will be more able to offer your pupils the targeted support they need.

Successful completion of the PGCE leads to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education awarded by Durham University and the recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. The QTS element is accredited by Newcastle University and awarded by the Department of Education.

We pride ourselves on offering a well-planned blend of research and experience in the classroom to start you on your successful career as an Early Career Teacher. We emphasise your entitlement to the Core Content Framework throughout our PGCE course to fully prepare you for the Early Career Framework, which will support you during your first two years of teaching as an Early Career Teacher.

The University-based sessions focus on a weekly specific pedagogical theme, integrated with sessions devoted to your subject specialism, delivered by subject specialists in the University and the school partnership. The Professional Studies sessions explore your understanding of critical concepts and classroom practice, allowing you to reflect on your teacher identity and progress as a developing teacher.

Tuition fees

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£ 25,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    5th

  • Campus address

    Durham University, The Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom

Choose from a wide range of fascinating courses led by world-leading experts in a university that blends the traditional and state-of-the-art.
More than 120 countries are represented at Durham, creating a diverse and welcoming community.
Its collegiate system makes Durham University exceptional. Each student is a proud member of a college, and each college has its own character and traditions.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    2nd out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    146 64%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    3rd

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.09 77%

    71st

    12

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