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University of Worcester: PGCE - School Direct Secondary
| Institution | University of Worcester |
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| Department | Institute of Education |
| Web | http://www.worcester.ac.uk |
| admissions@worc.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01905 855111 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This course provides an immersive and inspiring, school-centred training route into teaching. The innovative design and delivery of the course places the trainee at the heart of a thriving school community from day one.
At Worcester you will benefit from our excellent partnerships with schools throughout the West Midlands region and beyond. We also provide state-of-the-art facilities to support your research, subject knowledge and communication skills - enabling you to deliver teaching with impact.
Graduates enjoy excellent employability prospects as the majority of our partner schools offer early career teaching posts to our PGCE trainees.
Key features - Full immersion in the daily life of a school and all the existing challenges that it brings
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Course elements exploring wider issues of education and society enhance your prospects as a future leader in the profession
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Our choice of additional specialisms help enhance your expertise and career prospects, from citizenship, English as an additional language, special educational needs and disability, technology enhanced learning
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Unparalleled personal and academic support throughout the programme that continues beyond your study and in to the early stages of your career
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With 60 credits at postgraduate level and a strong international reputation, a PGCE can take you anywhere, from Masters study to a job on the other side of the world
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Breadth and depth of experience across a range of schools
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Please see the University website for full and up-to-date entry requirements. An Honours degree normally (2:2) or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject area. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis; Grade C/level 4 at GCSE in English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent) passed at the time of entry; School experience is desirable, but not essential prior to an interview. At interview we will discuss relevant prior school experience or opportunities applicants have had to work with school aged children. It is at this point that we would discuss with a candidate whether additional school experience would support an individual in their decision that teaching is right for them; The DfE requires all trainee teachers to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which the applicant will need to pay for. |
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