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Secondary Physical Education PGCE

Postgraduate (Taught)

Physical Education is about keeping young people active at school. Our Secondary Physical Education PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) will help you become confident teaching children new sports and encouraging teamwork. You’ll get experience on placement and develop your expertise on campus.

UCAS code
  • B738
Study options
  • Full-time, Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus

Primary with PE Specialism PGCE

Postgraduate (Taught)

Keen to keep kids active? Encourage children to exercise at school with our Primary with PE Specialism PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education). You’ll learn how to plan lessons on campus then practice on placement. After you pass the course, you’ll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and will be able to apply for teaching roles.

UCAS code
  • 382T
Study options
  • Full-time, Lichfield campus
  • Full-time, Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location
  • Lichfield campus
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus

Secondary Design and Technology PGCE

Postgraduate (Taught)

Inspire the designers and makers of the future by teaching pupils how to solve real problems and create their own products. Our Secondary Design and Technology PGCE will equip you with strategies to become a confident and successful teacher across KS3 and KS4.

UCAS code
  • K506
Study options
  • Full-time
Location
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus

Assessment Only leading to QTS -

Postgraduate (Taught)

If you’ve spent at least two years in a teaching role and want to develop your career and gain Qualified Teacher Status, this PGCE Assessment-Only route is the one for you. You’ll become a fully qualified teacher, without the need for further training, by building on your existing experience in delivering lessons.

Study options
  • Part-time, blended learning
Location
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus

Secondary Geography PGCE

Postgraduate (Taught)

Teach young people about our planet, from mountains and rivers to sustainability and energy. With our Secondary Geography PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education), you’ll train in the classroom and study on campus. After you pass the course, you’ll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) so you can apply for teaching roles.

UCAS code
  • W815
Study options
  • Full-time
Location
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus

Secondary Biology PGCE

Postgraduate (Taught)

Our Secondary Biology PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) will equip you with strategies to become a confident and successful science teacher across KS3 and KS4. You’ll look at how to help pupils understand the bigger biological picture. Although you will specialise in biology, the training also covers chemistry and physics.

UCAS code
  • 3FCX
Study options
  • Full-time
Location
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus

Secondary Physics PGCE

Postgraduate (Taught)

Our Secondary Physics PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) will equip you with strategies to become a confident and successful science teacher. You’ll look at how to help pupils understand the pivotal role physics plays in major scientific developments and although you will specialise in physics, you'll also cover chemistry and biology.

UCAS code
  • F626
Study options
  • Full-time
Location
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus

Secondary Art and Design PGCE

Postgraduate (Taught)

Champion creativity in the classroom and help pupils discover their artistic talents as a Secondary Art teacher. Start your journey with our Secondary Art and Design PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) and gain the strategies to become a confident and successful teacher across KS3 and KS4.

UCAS code
  • V034
Study options
  • Full-time
Location
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus

Secondary Chemistry PGCE

Postgraduate (Taught)

Our Secondary Chemistry PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) will equip you with strategies to become a confident and successful science teacher across KS3 and KS4. You’ll look at how to help pupils understand the materials we use in everyday life and although you will specialise in chemistry, the training also covers biology and physics.

UCAS code
  • E019
Study options
  • Full-time
Location
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus

Secondary English PGCE

Postgraduate (Taught)

Bring your passion for language and literature into the classroom and help young people become enthusiastic readers with our Secondary English PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education). Our Secondary English PGCE will equip you with strategies to become a confident and successful teacher across KS3 and KS4.

UCAS code
  • L019
Study options
  • Full-time, Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus

Primary (General) PGCE

Postgraduate (Taught)

Make an impact on the lives of children as a primary school teacher with our Primary PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education). You’ll get classroom experience on placement and develop your teaching skills on campus. After you pass the course, you’ll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) be able to apply for teaching roles.

UCAS code
  • X100
Study options
  • Full-time, Stoke-on-Trent campus
  • Full-time, Lichfield campus
Location
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus
  • Lichfield campus

Post-Compulsory Education and Training PGCE

Postgraduate (Taught)

If you’re interested in teaching in the Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) sector, this full-time PGCE course will provide the skills and experience you need.

Study options
  • Full-time
Location
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus

Secondary Computer Science PGCE

Postgraduate (Taught)

Teach the next generation about coding, data, software and more with our Secondary Computer Science PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education). You’ll get hands-on in the classroom and develop your skills on campus. After you pass the course, you’ll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) so you can apply for teaching roles.

UCAS code
  • J203
Study options
  • Full-time
Location
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus

Secondary Mathematics PGCE

Postgraduate (Taught)

Being able to crack problem-solving and master essential maths are some of the most important skills a young person can learn. Take on the challenge of teaching these maths skills with our Secondary Mathematics PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education).

UCAS code
  • 3F4H
Study options
  • Full-time, Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location
  • Stoke-on-Trent campus
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