Explore our Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education (PGCE).

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PGCE

1 year full-time

28 August 2023

Centre for Teacher Education (CTE)

University of Warwick

The Secondary Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a high-quality programme of values based professional education. Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education has strong partnerships with schools across the region. With us you will become an effective and confident teacher and make a real difference to young people’s futures.

Our Secondary Postgraduate Certificate in Education focuses on the 11-18 age range (University-led) or 11-16 age range (School Direct). Our course will develop you into a highly effective teacher, equipped with the skills and knowledge to become a successful school leader.

On the course you will develop a secure subject knowledge base, and the ability to plan and teach so that all pupils learn and make good progress. You will also learn how to assess and evaluate learning and develop your teaching to ensure progress for all pupils.

In partnership with regional schools, we will equip you with the skills needed to forge a strong personal and professional identity, which you will continue to develop throughout your career. The Warwick Teacher Values, based on social justice, intellectual curiosity and creativity run through all our programmes.

The secondary programme is offered across the following subjects:

• Art and Design
• Biology^
• Chemistry^
• Computer Science^
• Drama
• English^
• Geography^
• History
• Maths^
• MFL^
• Music
• Physical Education
• Physical Education with EBacc
• Physics^
• Religious Education^

^2:ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

You may also wish to consider our School Direct routes. Please visit the Centre for Teacher Education websiteLink opens in a new window to find out more.

The Warwick Teacher Values, based on social justice, intellectual curiosity and creativity run through all our programmes.

Regular tutorials and a flexible seminar programme ensure that you are treated as an individual from the outset and are supported to progress according to your ability, taking account of your professional and personal development needs.

Class Size

Contact Hours

You will be assessed through written Master's level assignments, which are aimed at assessing your professional and subject specific learning. You will also be assessed on whether you meet the Teachers’ Standards at a level appropriate for a newly qualified teacher.

Reading lists

Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web pageLink opens in a new window.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you when you join us.

2:ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (please see the subjects listed in the 'Modules' tab).

At least Grade C in GCSE English Language, Mathematics (or equivalent). Please note, Grade 4 is considered equivalent to the old Grade C within the grading system from 2017 onwards.

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• Band B
• IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Subject Studies

This module is taught by a subject specialist and focuses on the theory, method and practice of teaching your own subject.

Professional Enquiry

This module aims to add depth and breadth to your professional development by supplementing the practical, school-based components of your training, by developing you as an effective reflective practitioner who is able to engage critically with both academic research and your own practice.

Professional Practice

This module contains both taught content and school placements, focusing on the Teachers’ Standards which range from behaviour management and lesson planning to personal and professional conduct.

Optional modules

There are no optional modules for this course.

There are no optional modules for this course.

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