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Engineers Teach Physics at University of Manchester

University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Train to teach secondary-level Physics and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on this DfE funded pilot scheme. Continue your engineering career and train to become a secondary Physics teacher and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Prepare for an inspiring career in secondary Physics teaching, with training that leads to a PGCE and recommendation for QTS.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Environment, Education and Development  |  Duration: 10 Months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

PGCE Secondary Engineers Teach Physics - Panel Discussion Develop the knowledge, skills and classroom experience to teach secondary Physics. Our PGCE Secondary Engineers Teach Physics course prepares you to teach Physics across the 11 to 16 or 11 to 18 age range.

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Entry requirements

- Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in engineering or material science degree. If your degree is not engineering or a related subject, please apply to our Physics course. Grade B in Physics at A-level (or equivalent) and at least one other science or maths. We may consider grade C if you hold further study in the field such as Masters or PhD. Experience: We recommend that you spend at least two days observing secondary school or sixth form teaching prior to attending an interview. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). PGCE (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,900 a year (2027/28). PGCE (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 10 Months

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