PGCE Physical Education in Southampton United Kingdom | University of Southampton

University of Southampton | Southampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 24,200
(c. USD32,253.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Gain the expertise and abilities needed to qualify as a PE instructor through this PGCE Secondary program focused on physical education. Your training will alternate between the University of Southampton and practical school placements, teaching you to educate students aged 11-16 (covering Key Stages 3 and 4). This program certifies you to teach in state schools and special education institutions across England and Wales. Throughout the course, you'll master effective teaching methods for physical education while adhering to the UK's National Curriculum standards. We'll equip you with specialized PE competencies to help students: achieve proficiency in various physical activities, maintain active lifestyles for extended durations, participate in competitive sports, and adopt healthy, active living habits.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Youll need:
a 2:2 degree (UK honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant subject
strong subject knowledge
GCSEs (minimum grade 4/C) in English language and maths

If you don't have the required GCSEs we'll ask you at the offer stage to take equivalency tests. You'll need to cover the cost of the tests yourself.
Secondary school classroom experience may strengthen your application.

Before applying, make sure youve read the National Curriculum for Physical Education and the standards for the award of Qualified Teacher Status.
We do not accept IELTS in lieu of the English Language GCSE requirement.

IELTS - overall score 7.0 with other component (reading, writing, speaking, listening - 6.5)
TOEFL iBT- 100

Tuition GBP 24,200

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