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Secondary School Direct (Religious Education) PGCE with QTS

University of Chester

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Wheeler

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

In conjunction with Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester offer Religious Education (11-16 with sixth form enhancement) as a subject specialism leading to the award PGCE with QTS.

Course overview

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.

Religious Education is taught in conjunction with Lead Secondary Partnership Schools.

Why study this course with us?

The Religious Education course has a strong emphasis on cultural awareness and trainees will work closely with other trainees at several points during the year to enhance this awareness. The University has strong links with the local Development Education Centre.

Religious Education trainees will gain experience in schools within the area, enriching their practice and subject knowledge, developing knowledge, and understanding for their future careers.

The course is designed to ensure you are confident in all basic national curriculum requirements.

Assessment

Professional and academic learning is assessed through assignments and directed activities.

School-based learning is assessed holistically against the Teachers’ Standards.

Careers and Employability

Student Futures aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,750per 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 League Table

    61st

  • Campus address

    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England

With around 14,000 students from 100+ countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide!
While it is undoubtedly beautiful, Chester offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
International students can choose from over 200+ courses across all levels, all with an emphasis on practical learning to increase employability prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    48th out of 89 11

    19th out of 26 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 199
    138 61%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    26th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.77 75%

    68th

    25
  • Entry standards

    / Max 193
    128 66%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    50.0 50%

    22nd

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.28 86%

    8th

    2

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