London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Physics) 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. USD31,746.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
10 months
The PGCE Physics program at King's equips future educators to become innovative, reflective, and inspiring teachers by combining cutting-edge educational research with diverse teaching methodologies. Led by a world-renowned science education team with over 30 years of distinguished research, this program offers exceptional training. Key advantagesThe King's PGCE program holds an Ofsted Outstanding rating, featuring expert faculty who provide comprehensive support throughout your training. Our department was ranked as London's top education institution for research in the most recent assessment (REF, 2021).Learn from tutors actively involved in subject-specific and broader pedagogical research.Collaborate with an extensive network of London-area schools, gaining valuable experience teaching diverse student populations.92% of our PGCE graduates secured teaching positions as Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in UK and international schools (JISC Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).Based in central London.Two coursework assignments award 60 Master's-level credits (equivalent to one-third of an MA), providing a significant step toward an advanced degree in education.This full-time Physics PGCE comprises four core modules and two teaching placements in London-area secondary schools, completed over ten months (September-June). The 120-credit program combines university and school-based learning, covering educational theory, professional development, and subject-specific pedagogy. Graduates qualify as subject teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the ability to make meaningful contributions to school communities.Career prospectsMost graduates enter teaching or education-related fields, with many advancing to department leadership or senior management roles, while others pursue careers in educational policy, advisory services, or inspection.
Destination of Study
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: Bachelor's degree with at least 2:2 honours (or overseas equivalent) usually in the subject you wish to teach. Knowledge and understanding of the subject you intend to teach. 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