Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE Secondary School Direct (Geography) in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,000
(c. USD29,439.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The PGCE Secondary School Direct (Geography) program equips you with both hands-on training and theoretical foundations to excel as a Mathematics educator. Unlike traditional teacher training routes, this School Direct pathway offers extra preparatory time in schools before the PGCE begins, along with a tailored curriculum. You'll specialize in teaching either 11-16, 11-18, or 14-19 age groups to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), mastering the National Curriculum and exam preparation strategies for GCSE, AS, and A2 levels. The program emphasizes practical teaching skills through extensive classroom experience, including placements in Primary schools and multiple Secondary institutions. Over 25 weeks of the course are dedicated to immersive school placements across different educational settings. This experiential learning is complemented by studying contemporary educational theories, emerging trends, and key concepts. Partnering with schools across Greater Manchester, the School Direct model enables participating institutions to handpick trainees, with the potential for future employment within their network of schools (though positions aren't guaranteed).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum 2:2 honours degree. If you are not a native French speaker, approximately 50% or more of your degree content should have focused on French. A strong academic record at A-level (or equivalent) including French, German or Spanish. You should also be able to speak a second language (German or Spanish). If this is at beginners' level, you would be required to develop it through a funded Subject Knowledge Enhancement course, available at various institutions. Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics. In addition to a grade of C at GCSE in English Language, applicants whose first language is not English are required to meet the following language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 22 in writing and 20 in the other sub-sections, or Pearson PTE overall score of 62 with a minimum score of 62 in writing and 55 in the other sub-sections, or Cambridge CAE grade A or Cambridge CPE grade C (please note that the Cambridge First Certificate in English is not acceptable).
Tuition
GBP
22,000