51ÊÓƵ

Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • Hong Kong
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • Hong Kong
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Undergraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from Hong Kong living in Hong Kong interested in Undergraduate courses

PGCE Secondary Science (Physics) with QTS (11-16)

Edge Hill University

Add to favourites
Edge Hill University

Course options

  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Edge Hill University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

What are the dangers of radiation? How does gravity work? Why are metals good conductors? As a teacher, you’ll help young people discover the answers and understand the fundamentals of physics.

Train to teach in one year with our PGCE Secondary Science (Physics) course. We’ll make sure you develop the academic, professional and vocational skills you need to become a competent and confident physics teacher. Turn to your Personal Tutor whenever you need extra advice or help overcoming hurdles.

Planning lessons, managing a classroom and understanding different teaching methods will all be key for your future career. Learn from our experts then apply what you’ve learnt out on professional practice in schools. During your school placements, you’ll plan, teach, and assess physics lessons with support from your school-based mentor.

We’ll be there for you every step of the way as you work towards taking the lead in the classroom. You’ll leave us ready to pique young people’s interest in the world around them as they develop practical and analytical scientific skills.

Successful completion of the programme leads to a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.

Your future career

After 12 months, you’ll leave us ready to work as an Early Career Teacher in secondary school science, specialising in physics.

This PGCE Secondary Science (Physics) with QTS is accredited by the Department for Education. Successful completion of the programme will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You’ll be ready to progress into employment as an early career teacher at secondary school level in science, specialising in physics.

With your academic credits and classroom-based experience you’ll also be well-placed to progress into MA, MRes or MSc study and on to PhD.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 16,500per year

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

University information

Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP, United Kingdom

VIEW PROFILE
Edge Hill University is home to students and staff from all over the world. It's a vibrant and diverse place where everyone is made to feel welcome.
International students are guaranteed accommodation on campus if they apply before the deadline. The campus is one of the safest in the UK.
The university offers a generous scholarship package to international fee-paying students in recognition of choosing Edge Hill as their study destination.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    37th out of 91 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    141 63%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    52nd

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    41st

    1

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!