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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Physics) PGCE

King's College London, University of London

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King's College London, University of London

Course options

  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Waterloo Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    10 Months

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).

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 644week

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University information

King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Strand, London, Greater London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom

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Top-tier outcomes: ranked 14th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2026), King’s empowers global careers.
Global research impact: study at a world top university, home to 14 Nobel laureates and pioneering research across disciplines.
International student support: from visa advice to academic English prep, King’s offers tailored support to help you thrive from day one.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    32nd out of 48 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    169 75%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    19th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    42nd

    1

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