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PGCE with QTS Secondary Geography

University of Chester

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Exton Park (Parkgate Road) Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning.

The course is designed to support, stimulate and develop the emerging Secondary Geography teacher. The main areas of focus will assist in the development of reflective, professional, practitioners eager to engage, contribute and lead in school-based learning for children and young adults. Trainees will demonstrate:

  • confidence and enthusiasm that engages and inspires.
  • an understanding of best practice and a growing repertoire of effective learning and teaching methods.
  • a value of and commitment to collaborative learning.
  • a recognition of assessment as a key to successful learning and develop a range of effective approaches, strategies and techniques that engage and stimulate the learner.
  • an understanding of the place and purpose of the subject within the curriculum today, securely knowing why it is relevant to young people.
  • a wide range of teaching skills being applied in contrasting settings, showing adaptability and flexibility.

The course is designed to ensure you are confident in all basic national curriculum requirements.

Careers service
The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.

Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 14,450per year

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

University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England

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With around 14,000 students from 100+ countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide!
While it is undoubtedly beautiful, Chester offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
In 2024, the university’s Business School received the prestigious Business School of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards (THE).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    45th out of 91 3

    54th out of 73 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    138 61%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    23rd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    62nd

    6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    132 63%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    52nd

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    9th

    4

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