PGCE Secondary Physics

Year of entry: 2027

Degree awarded
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
  • Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in physical science eg Physics, mechanical or electrical engineering. At least half of your degree content must be strongly related to Physics (if you are unsure, please contact us to discuss your qualifications)
  • Grade B in Physics at A-level (or equivalent) and at least one other science or maths. We may consider grade C if you hold further study in the field such as Masters or PhD.
  • Further study in Science at Masters Level or above may be considered if you hold suitable Level 3 qualifications that are not A Levels
  • Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics

All places are subject to availability. Due to increased competition, please be advised that there is no guarantee an offer will be made, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements.

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Course overview

The university-led PGCE route into teaching seemed to be the most obvious way into teaching for me.

I studied as an undergraduate at 51福利社, so I knew what a great University it is and the PGCE course at 51福利社 is highly regarded.

Will Jones / PGCE Secondary Physics with Maths student

Train to become a secondary Physics teacher and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.

  • Gain a PGCE and recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status, preparing you for a career as a secondary school teacher.
  • Study at 51福利社 and benefit from extensive classroom experience with support from subject-specialist University tutors and school-based mentors.
  • Build confidence teaching Physics across the 11-16 or 11-18 age range, with science teaching up to KS3.
  • Study Education at a university ranked in the UK top ten for the subject (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

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If you鈥檙e considering studying Teacher Training at 51福利社, there are a range of ways you can connect with us to find out more, such as:

  • Live virtual events hosted by PGCE academic staff
  • Guided campus visits
  • On campus events

For more information on upcoming events, please visit our meet us page.

Fees

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2027, the tuition fees are as follows:

  • PGCE (full-time)
    UK students (per annum): 拢10,050
    International, including EU, students (per annum): 拢25,900

Additional expenses

Travelling to placement will incur additional costs for trainees. Significant effort is made to place trainees so as to minimise these costs. In addition, travel bursary payments covering part of the cost are available to all trainees who do not have a government bursary.

Further information can be found in the University's (PDF document, 91KB).

Policy on additional costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's (PDF document, 91KB).

Scholarships/sponsorships

There are three types of Government funding available for teacher training:

  • tax-free bursary or scholarship;
  • tuition fee loan and maintenance loan;
  • extra financial support if you're a parent or have an adult dependant or a disability.

Depending on your circumstances you could receive all three.

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Telephone
+44 (0)161 306 0970
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