PGCE Physics - Queen Ethelburga's College

University of York

Start your teaching career and inspire the next generation of pupils by studying PGCE (Physics) at the University of York.Why choose York?Become part of a critically important education community. Learn to be an effective teacher, and gain an insight into the key skills your pupils will need to succeed. Through studying your PGCE at York, you will work with schools across the region to focus on the ever-changing landscape of education.Gain key classroom experience during your studies. At York, we pride ourselves on our research informed approach to education. With two-thirds of your time spent working in schools on placements, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a classroom setting throughout your course.Develop your passion for Physics. Through bespoke subject-specific training programmes, you will work with leading subject experts throughout your training, gaining practical active experience both in placement and in University sessions. You will also benefit from our expertise as a leading centre for curriculum development, professional training and research.Take your next step into teaching. This course will prepare you to teach National Curriculum science specialising in physics at KS3 and KS4 (11-16) with a post-16 enhancement. This course is delivered through a University-based core route. We also work in partnership with the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) and Queen Ethelburga’s (QE).Please reference our course codes when applying. The course codes for PGCE Physics are:F3X1 (core code)Y230 (NPCAT code)A372 (QE code)AccreditationOn successfully completion of this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE).

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