London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Mathematics) PGCE in London United Kingdom | King's College London
King's College London
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,820
(c. USD31,874.73)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
10 months
The PGCE Mathematics program at King's provides both practical and theoretical approaches to mathematics education, demonstrating effective teaching methods for the classroom. Students gain valuable experience through the college's distinctive mathematics free school for sixth formers, King's College London Mathematics School, where they can collaborate with and observe experienced teachers. King's maintains partnerships with outstanding schools, offering trainees a comprehensive exposure to curriculum development and implementation. Key advantagesThe King's PGCE program has received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, featuring highly skilled faculty who guide trainees throughout their studies. The department was recognized as London's top education research institution in the most recent assessment (REF, 2021).Access to tutors actively involved in subject-specific and broader pedagogical research.Collaboration with numerous schools across London and beyond, enabling trainees to develop skills for teaching diverse student populations.92% of PGCE graduates secured teaching positions as Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in UK and international schools (JISC Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).Central London location.Two coursework assignments provide 60 Master's-level credits – equivalent to one-third of an MA degree – accelerating progress toward a Master's in education.The full-time Mathematics PGCE comprises four core modules and two teaching placements in London-area secondary schools, completed over ten months from September to June. The 120-credit program combines university-based and in-school sessions covering educational theory, pedagogy, and professional development. Graduates emerge as qualified mathematics teachers equipped to make meaningful contributions to school communities, with the program leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) accreditation.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Standard requirements: A minimum 2:2 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Programme-Specific Requirements. Our PGCE programmes all require a minimum of the following: 2:2 bachelor's degree (or international equivalent). Ideally you will have a good degree in mathematics. However, there is a significant difference between school mathematics and the wide variety of topics and areas which are studied in mathematics degrees; therefore degrees with a significant mathematical element are also acceptable for mathematics teaching – these include, for example, physics, some psychology courses and some economics courses. As a guide we would normally expect 50% of the degree to be in mathematics beyond A-level. For that reason degrees in for example accountancy and business studies frequently do not cover enough mathematics to equip someone to teach at A‐level. Knowledge and understanding of the subject you intend to teach. Applicants must have detailed knowledge and understanding of the subject you intend to teach, which is up to full A-level Mathematics. A high grade in at least single subject A‐level mathematics (or equivalent) is essential, since the course is for teaching ages 11‐18 and you will need to teach this level. If your degree subject does not contain any mathematics we would expect you to have high grades in A level mathematics and A level further mathematics. GCSE grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification) in English language and mathematics. Applicants without these English or mathematics qualifications at the time they apply may be considered, but they must obtain them, or pass an equivalent test approved by King's, before the course starts. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate IELTS of 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill. TOEFL IBT 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23  in each of the other skills.
Tuition
GBP
23,820