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Secondary, Physics PGCE with QTS

University of Chester

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    University of Chester - Exton Park

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning. The course allows you to teach Secondary Science with a focus on your specialism. You will develop your subject knowledge, practical skills and pedagogy in all aspects of science at KS3, whilst also developing your expertise in your preferred discipline of Physics at KS4 and KS5 depending on your degree and experience. Science enhanced with Physics Applicants need a good honours degree with a significant proportion of Physics is ideal. There are a wide range of degrees which would give a suitable level of subject knowledge. However, enthusiastic scientists with a reasonable knowledge of Physics can follow a booster/enhancement course prior to starting the PGCE, with a recommendation from a PGCE tutor can undertake a SKE (subject knowledge enhancement course) these range from 8 weeks to 24 weeks in length and are run by third party providers. If you require one of these courses we will inform you after interview and supply detail of where and how to apply for them.

Tuition fees

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£ 14,950per year

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

University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    74th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester - Exton Park, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, United Kingdom

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With around 14,000 students from 125 countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide.
An undoubtedly beautiful city, Chester also offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
In 2024, the university’s Business School received the prestigious Business School of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards (THE).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    68th out of 91 23

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    127 56%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    35th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    85th

    23

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