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PGCE iQTS Secondary Physics (11-16)

Bristol, UWE

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Bristol, UWE

Course options

  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Study our PGCE Secondary Physics with International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) to develop your skills in teaching physics to eleven- to sixteen-year-olds in international schools.

UWE Bristol's iQTS develops committed, collaborative, adaptable and solution-focused teachers, through high-quality training in international spaces. We put learners at the heart of teaching, celebrating difference to help transform the lives of children and young people in our global society.

Study our iQTS (PGCE) Secondary Physics (11-16) and you'll benefit from high-quality, evidence-based training, where you'll study online and put your learning into practice in the classroom. As part of this year-long course, you'll study for a master's level Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), while achieving International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS).

The iQTS is a new online, internationally focused teaching qualification launched by the UK Government in 2022, which is highly valued in international education. This award enables you to engage in English teacher training online, based in international schools. On successful completion, the Department for Education (DfE) in England, will automatically award you Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach in schools in England too.

Why study PGCE Secondary Physics (with iQTS) at UWE Bristol?

UWE Bristol are highly experienced in teacher training and education, both campus-based and online, and we're one of a small number of institutions offering the iQTS.

We're committed to training reflective and creative teachers for the future, able to provide first-class educational experiences and make a significant difference to children's lives. We'll train you to do so in partnership with the school where you're currently working, or where you've secured a role.

Teaching secondary physics is a challenging and rewarding career, with a high level of job satisfaction. It's a great privilege, as well as a great responsibility, to be able to influence and shape the progress of children and young people. All children deserve to learn well, with enthusiastic, knowledgeable teachers.

Our iQTS secondary award is suitable for candidates seeking to improve their fundamental teaching skills and employability overseas and in England. The award will offer you an opportunity to start teacher training or develop your existing teaching career.

Careers / Further study

Our iQTS (PGCE) Secondary Physics (11-16) will enhance your career teaching physics in international secondary schools. On successful completion, the Department for Education (DfE) in England will automatically award you Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach in schools in England.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Bristol, UWE

Bristol, UWE

Bristol, UWE

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Bristol, University West of England, (UWE), Coldharbour Lane, Coldharbour Lane, Frenchay, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 1QY, England

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With its excellent graduate employability record, you can be confident you’ll get all the skills you need to leave as a career-ready graduate.
With students coming from over 160 countries, UWE Bristol is a diverse global community where everyone is warmly welcomed.
The Global Student Support team offers international students support and organises lots of events to help you settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    41st out of 91 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    130 58%

    54th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    45th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    16th

    43

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