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PGCE with QTS Secondary Physical Education (11-18) at Loughborough University

Loughborough University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Shape young people's lives through outstanding physical education teaching. Our PGCE Physical Education programme provides practical professional preparation for teaching the 11-18 age range and is designed and delivered in partnership with schools across a number of local authorities. Loughborough University has a strong tradition of educating and developing teachers.

Faculty: School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences  |  Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status programme is designed to produce well-qualified subject-specialist teachers for secondary schools, who engage in critical reflective practice to further develop their teaching and enhance pupil learning.

Career pathways

Our PGCE Physical Education gives you excellent career prospects. The potential addition of a master's degree in Education, coupled with the outstanding provision (Ofsted, 2024) of teacher education at Loughborough go a long way to ensuring that any Loughborough PGCE graduate has the skills and reputation to succeed in a career teaching physical education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in a relevant subject (one in which a significant proportion of the content is Physical Education/Sports Science/Sport Pedagogy/Education related) awarded by a UK higher education provider or a recognised equivalent qualification. Grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths, or equivalent qualification. Ghana equivalents: first-class 65% / 3.4 GPA, 2:1 57% / 3.0 GPA, 2:2 50% / 2.5 GPA

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time degree per annum Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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