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PGCE - Secondary - Psychology

University of Worcester

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    St John's Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) will prepare you to become a successful Psychology teacher with varied school placements, interactive lesson simulations and tailored tutor support.At Worcester, you’ll gain experience through placement in two different secondary school environments, teaching 14-19-year-olds, whilst receiving support from a subject mentor and University tutors.When not on placement, you’ll be taught through a mixture of lectures, workshops and interactive subject sessions. In these interactive sessions, our tutors will model effective teaching and classroom management strategies. You’ll also get the opportunity to select one of our enhancement activities, these allow you to pursue a subject that's important to you – from Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to teenage mental health.Beyond the classroom, we’ll enrich your teaching portfolio. You will have the opportunity to teach a second subject to increase your employability and options in secondary education.When you successfully complete the course, you'll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). QTS is awarded by the Teaching Regulation Agency in England.

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Tuition fees

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£ 18,400per year

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University information

University of Worcester

  • University League Table

    80th

  • Campus address

    St John's Campus, Henwick Grove, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AJ, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    95th out of 118 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    105 51%

    85th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    65th

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 74%

    111th

    29

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