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PGCE Secondary - Physics

University of Leicester

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The Science PGCE course aims to: Develop your understanding of the role of science teachers both within their departments and in their wider professional responsibilities Introduce you to current theories and practice in science teaching Help develop your academic and critical thinking skills to support effective science teaching and learning for all your students Help you set high expectations for yourself and your students Help you to understand what contribution science education can make to the wider education of young people The Science course supports the core PGCE course through: Specialist sessions to develop your curriculum subject knowledge Exploring effective teaching and learning in science classrooms Consideration of the role of practical work and your responsibility for safe classroom practice Developing reflective practice to support your planning, delivery and evaluation of lessons Developing an understanding of recent curriculum change

Tuition fees

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£ 19,400per year

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University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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With over 100 years of excellence, the University of Leicester is globally respected for world-leading research and inspiring teaching.
Leicester’s central UK location offers easy access to major cities, with London just one hour away by train.
Leicester is a vibrant, welcoming city with students from 150+ countries, celebrating diversity across cultures and faiths.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    27th out of 46 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    125 54%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    32nd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.45 86%

    4th

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