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Liverpool John Moores University: Secondary Teaching with QTS
| Institution | Liverpool John Moores University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Education |
| Web | https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/ |
| courses@ljmu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0151 231 5090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Summary
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Become a superb Secondary teacher at LJMU. Graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 11-16 age range.
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3 minute watch - hear from secondary teachers who studied teacher training with LJMU. Prepare for a career as an innovative and creative secondary teacher on a course delivered in partnership with schools committed to ensuring your success;
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Choose from a range of subject areas
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Teach across the 11-16 age range with additional post-16 teaching opportunities;
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Become an inquisitive, creative and reflective practitioner
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Study full-time, over 10 months;
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Spend 120 days in a 'Home School' placement with a mid-course 'Alternative' placement to ensure experience in a range of school settings.
Our PGCE Secondary programmes are designed to prepare you for a career as an innovative and creative teacher. You will be trained by highly experienced academic staff and school mentors.
The professional experience you acquire during your studies, alongside University input will enable you to develop your ability to plan, teach and manage learning in different settings and socio-economic contexts.
The University has a well-established reputation for delivering innovative approaches to teacher education. Our academic team is made up of successful teachers who maintain strong links with schools and professional bodies, ensuring you receive the most up-to-date training and key insights into the field during your course.
Our emphasis is on developing teachers who are reflective practitioners able to apply a deep understanding of the curriculum, learners and learning to provide the very best and most appropriate learning opportunities for all children, with a positive impact on their development and achievement.
The professional experience you acquire during your studies, alongside University input will enable you to develop your ability to plan, teach and manage learning in different settings and socio-economic contexts.
Courses can be viewed on the government's Get into Teaching website.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate degree: GCSEs and equivalents: International requirements: Extra Requirements: |
| Location | Liverpool John Moores University Student Recruitment and Admissions Exchange Station Tithebarn Street Liverpool L2 2QP |
Fees
| England | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18250 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Become a superb Secondary teacher at LJMU. Graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 11-16 age range.
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3 minute watch - hear from secondary teachers who studied teacher training with LJMU. Prepare for a career as an innovative and creative secondary teacher on a course delivered in partnership with schools committed to ensuring your success;
-
Choose from a range of subject areas (see the Details tab for more information);
-
Teach across the 11-16 age range with additional post-16 teaching opportunities;
-
Become an inquisitive, creative and reflective practitioner
-
Study full-time, over 10 months;
-
Spend 120 days in a 'Home School' placement with a mid-course 'Alternative' placement to ensure experience in a range of school settings.
Our PGCE Secondary programmes are designed to prepare you for a career as an innovative and creative teacher. You will be trained by highly experienced academic staff and school mentors.
The professional experience you acquire during your studies, alongside University input will enable you to develop your ability to plan, teach and manage learning in different settings and socio-economic contexts.
The University has a well-established reputation for delivering innovative approaches to teacher education. Our academic team is made up of successful teachers who maintain strong links with schools and professional bodies, ensuring you receive the most up-to-date training and key insights into the field during your course.
Our emphasis is on developing teachers who are reflective practitioners able to apply a deep understanding of the curriculum, learners and learning to provide the very best and most appropriate learning opportunities for all children, with a positive impact on their development and achievement.
The professional experience you acquire during your studies, alongside University input will enable you to develop your ability to plan, teach and manage learning in different settings and socio-economic contexts.
Courses can be viewed on the government's Get into Teaching website.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate degree: GCSEs and equivalents: International requirements: Extra Requirements: |
| Location | Liverpool John Moores University Student Recruitment and Admissions Exchange Station Tithebarn Street Liverpool L2 2QP |
Fees
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18250 GBP for Year 1 |
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