About the course

If you’ve got an undergraduate degree and are striving to become a secondary school Physics teacher, then studying our PGCE Secondary Education with QTS (Science with Physics) will help you on your way. You’ll develop your subject specialist knowledge alongside hands-on classroom experience.

Why Secondary Science with Physics PGCE with QTS?

• The course is designed to emphasise practical engagement with the curriculum whilst developing your understanding of the theories which underpin the best models of practice. This means you'll be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills you'll need in the constantly changing world of secondary education.
• A significant amount of your learning will take place whilst on placement within one of our partnership schools. You’ll benefit from being able to observe experienced teachers, gain practical hands-on experience and mentoring to help you develop into an outstanding and successful teacher.
• Physics is an exciting subject to teach and there are opportunities for well qualified physics teachers. It is a National Curriculum core subject and is taught throughout schools. The course will enable you to explore what it means to teach physics and develop ways in which you teach it. You will examine the best practice of physics teaching and use a range of teaching strategies to challenge and inform your students.
• Upon successful completion of the course we’ll recommend Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to start your first teaching post within a secondary school.

Your career

We know you’re coming to university to undertake your course, meet new people and broaden your horizons. However, we also help you to focus on life after you have graduated to ensure that your hard work pays off and you achieve your ambition.

So while you’re here (and after you graduate) the Careers and Employability Service offer professional help, support and guidance.