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PGCE Secondary
PGCE Secondary

PGCE Secondary

  • ID:UoR440185
  • Level:Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • Hold and be able to provide certificated evidence of having an undergraduate degree conferred by a United Kingdom higher education institution or an equivalent qualification. Most successful applicants will have a 2:2 degree classification or better.
  • Observation before interview is not a requirement. Many applicants do find observation before interview can be very helpful, however. Candidates should note that school placements will be in local state secondary schools, so observational experience outside of this sector might not provide an adequate understanding of the rewards and challenges presented to teachers in this sector. Any observational experience – in either the state or independent sector – should provide an opportunity to gain insight into teaching, learning and reflection upon the professional responsibilities of teachers. Candidates are invited to contact subject tutors for advice by email if they have any uncertainties about the relevance of observation undertaken.
  • Relevant experience includes work with children or young people, or work developing your knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the subject you wish to teach. You may have continued to develop your expertise in computing or engineering, for example, since completing a first degree. The degree or graduate-equivalent qualification shown on your application should relate to the needs of the course and the secondary subject specialism applied for.
  • In line with teacher training initiatives and University guidance, we will not consider anyone with a 3rd class degree unless the applicant is already holder of a higher degree or has extensive relevant professional experience.
  • Have achieved at least a grade 4 (C) or above in both Mathematics and English Language GCSEs (or approved equivalents). While applicants without one or both of these GCSEs (or approved equivalents) will be considered for interview, priority is given to those candidates who have already met this requirement. If you do not currently hold a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English Language, please note that we accept the equivalency tests in both Mathematics and English offered by Equivalency Testing. Please contact them directly via their website.
  • Have a broad-based educational background and be able to read effectively and communicate clearly in standard English.
  • The UCAS form requires candidates to provide the details of two referees. If candidates have studied within the last 5 years, an academic reference must be provided. Ideally, candidates should choose someone who can comment on the candidate's character and suitability to enter the teaching profession. The other reference should be a school or employer's reference. Please be aware that if references are not appropriate this may delay the processing of your application.
  • Filling out the UCAS Teacher training application form: PGCE courses are Non-modular. We actively welcome enquiries from mature applicants.
  • Removal of the Skills Tests. Advice to candidates: Applicants for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses will no longer be required to take the Skills Tests in numeracy and English from April 2020. The Department for Education has given the responsibility to ITE providers to ensure that trainee teachers have acquired an appropriate level of proficiency in English and Mathematics before they can be awarded Qualified Teacher Status at the end of the course.

    At the University of Roehampton we will be supporting you to reach the fundamental skills in English and Mathematics as required. As part of the interview process candidates will be audited to help us ascertain their strengths and areas for development in relation to these fundamental skills.

English Requirements

  • IELTS at 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section

Other English Language Tests that may be acceptable for students applying for an undergraduate 

  • TOEFL Internet Based Test:  Overall: 89:  Reading: 18, Writing: 17, Listening: 17, Speaking: 20
  • Pearson Test of English: 59 overall with no less than 51 in any band
  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate: 176 overall with a minimum 162 in each component (some schools require a minimum of 169 in each

  • Legal requirements: All places on the PGCE are subject to satisfactory health and criminal convictions assessments. Applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain a registration number from the Independent Safeguarding Authority. The University of Roehampton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, students and trainees to share this commitment. 

     

Course Information

As one of the UK’s leading and longest-running providers of teacher education, we can offer you the best foundation for a successful career in the profession. Completion of this Postgraduate Certificate in Education will provide you with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from one of the highest rated providers in the country.

If you study PGCE Secondary at Roehampton you will be taught by a supportive, passionate and driven team of academic staff. Our experienced team strive to ensure you receive the best education and will encourage you to become a confident and successful teacher. Your placement will be confirmed before the start of term, and your mentors in schools are trained to ensure you achieve your full potential. In addition to our academic staff, we also have a range of support departments to help you with everything from dealing with money matters, to support with your studies.

This postgraduate qualification gives you the tools to build a successful career in teaching while providing a holistic view of the profession; you will look at the child, curriculum and teacher. We offer a wide range of subjects that you can specialise in:

  • Art and Design
  • Computing
  • Design and Technology (specialising in Food, Materials, Textiles or Electronic and Communications Technology)
  • Drama
  • English 
  • Geography
  • History  
  • Mathematics
  • Modern Foreign Languages
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Religious Education
  • Science (Science with Biology, Science with Chemistry and Science with Physics)

In addition to your subject modules, you will also study a module which will hone your expertise and effectiveness as a teacher. You will learn how to manage a classroom, how planning and preparation contribute to the effectiveness of your teaching, how best to work with parents and other adults, and gain an understanding of children’s behaviour.

Our subject rooms are set up to resemble classrooms, ensuring that from your first day at university you will be in a school environment. This is important for your full immersion into the school environment and familiarity with the way classrooms are structured, and the type of resources teachers need on a daily basis.

Your placements at our partner schools will provide you with invaluable hands-on work experience giving you the confidence you need for your future career and a better understanding of how teaching works in practice.

All our academic staff have extensive teaching experience in schools, and many have served in local authorities or subject associations as advisory teachers, as Ofsted inspectors or as consultants. This means that our programmes are based on the reality of the classroom and the education system. Many work at the cutting edge of research in teacher education, which has a positive impact on the quality of provision for all of our students.

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