PGCE Secondary Chemistry at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

A school-led PGCE at the Stoke-on-Trent campus leading to a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status, preparing trainees to teach chemistry across KS3 and KS4. Trainees spend at least 120 days in two local secondary schools.

Duration: 1 academic year full-time (36 weeks) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course combines an induction, weekly sessions at the University on curriculum knowledge and subject-specific pedagogy, and at least 120 days of school placement across two secondary schools plus a primary school visit. Trainees progress from observation and group work to teaching lessons independently, supported by a school mentor and personal tutor.

Career pathways

With a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status you will be ready to teach chemistry in schools across England; most graduates secure their first teaching post during the PGCE, and the PGCE carries Masters credits towards the University's Masters in Education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree at 2:2 or above in a Chemistry related degree with at least half of the content related to Chemistry. Applicants teach Chemistry at all key stages and Biology and Physics at KS3 and possibly KS4, so an additional qualification in one or both is highly desirable. GCSE grade C/4 or above in both English Language and Mathematics. After applying through DfE Apply, a selection interview assesses subject knowledge and personal qualities such as communication skills and resilience for teaching. Offer holders must meet the Department for Education's standards of physical and mental fitness to teach and obtain an Enhanced DBS check.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 for the whole programme (2027/28 (September 2). Full-time. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,700 for the whole programme (2027/28 (September 2). Full-time. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 academic year full-time (36 weeks)

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