PGCE Secondary Chemistry at University of East London

This course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 11-to-16 age range, which qualifies you to be a teacher in secondary schools in England and Wales. Where possible, we also give you the chance to gain experience in the 11-to-18 age range. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects are integral to the success of the UK economy and STEM education has long been identified as a major priority for schools.

Faculty: School of Childhood and Social Care  |  Department: Department of Education  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Secondary PGCE prepares you to become a research-informed, reflective secondary school teacher with the expertise to deliver high-impact, evidence-based lessons. In Active Enquiry and Intervention, you will design and implement classroom strategies grounded in educational research to accelerate learner progress. Modules include Developing Subject Expertise and Subject Specialism, Active Enquiry and Intervention: Impacting upon Learner Progress, School-Based Learning: Reflections on Practice (Mental Wealth), Securing Pupil Progress, Research informed practice.

Career pathways

The Secondary PGCE course at the University of East London was designed in 2001 in conjunction with the local authorities to address the secondary education teacher shortage in East London.

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