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Secondary Psychology with QTS PGCE

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the secondary school (14-19 age range) and post 16 psychology curriculum. Youll develop knowledge, application and evaluation of different psychological theories and the best techniques for delivery in a classroom setting. During the year, youll attend a series of lectures, with topics including how to best teach research methods and statistics, individual differences, psychological approaches, issues and debates. You will also explore how to teach core areas of A-level psychology, such as how we remember, why we conform and research methods. Youll also consider topics such as psychopathology, ethics and developmental psychology. Well spend time developing an inclusive psychological curriculum, incorporating equality, diversity and inclusion in the psychology classroom. Youll discuss and reflect on the most effective psychological pedagogies to use for the best impact on learning. We also have guest speakers, in previous years these have included exam board advisors and teachers from local schools and colleges.

Career prospects

Most of our graduates go on to work as psychology teachers in secondary schools.

The PGCE programme provides you with 60 masters level credits when you graduate. You could put these towards a masters degree to help you develop your career in the field of education.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,500per year

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

University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    55th out of 118 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    134 63%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    74th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    42nd

    19

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