PGCE Secondary Education (QTS) at Nottingham Trent University

A one-year full-time PGCE preparing graduates to teach in secondary schools, available in Art and Design, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing, Design and Technology, English, Geography, History, Maths, Music, Physical Education, Physics and Religious Education. Trainees spend at least 120 days in secondary school placements plus four weeks of intensive training and practice, and three modules can be taken at Masters level for 60 credits.

Faculty: Nottingham Institute of Education, Children and Youth  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules are Learning to be a Teacher, Learning to Teach, Learning to Teach a Subject 1, Learning to Teach a Subject 2 and Professional Practice (QTS). Placements are an eight-week autumn block and a 21-week placement over three terms, in at least two contrasting schools. Assessment is by written assignments and a portfolio of classroom practice.

Career pathways

Successful completion leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status and a post as an Early Career Teacher in a secondary school or college.

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