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Qualification
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
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Location
Waterloo Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
37 Weeks
Course summary
The PGCE Physics at King’s prepares trainees to become thoughtful, creative and engaging teachers, through understanding both the research which underpins and advances science teaching, and a wide range of practical approaches. The course is taught by an internationally recognised science education group with over three decades of acclaimed research. The PGCE Physics is a full-time course that consists of four required modules and two blocks of teaching experience based in secondary schools within London and Greater London. You will complete the course within ten months, studying September to June. You must take modules totalling 120 credits to meet the requirements of the qualification. You’ll engage in education, pedagogy and professional studies sessions and curriculum workshops. These will take place in both university and school settings and will develop your expertise in general educational and professional issues, as well as subject pedagogy. You’ll gain the skills and understanding to take up positions in schools as a teacher of your subject with the potential to contribute fully to the life of the school. The course carries the Accreditation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Application deadline
10/08/2026
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University information
King's College London, University of London
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University League Table
16th
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Campus address
King's College London, University of London, Strand Campus, London, Greater London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
29th out of 46 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 229151 66%22nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10083.0 83%17th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.96 74%43rd
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