Telford,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE Secondary Education: Physical Education with EBacc in Walsall United Kingdom | University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton
|
Walsall United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,995
(c. USD21,317.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Why select this program
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for Secondary Education delivers exceptional training for aspiring secondary school teachers. This program aligns with the Department for Education's requirements for Initial Teacher Training. Successful completion leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - the essential credential for teaching in state schools.The Physical Education with EBacc program cultivates reflective educators capable of designing comprehensive PE curricula while inspiring physical literacy among students. Trainees gain dual qualification to teach both PE and an EBacc subject to students aged 11-16, with additional exposure to primary and post-16 education. The program blends university-based instruction with practical school placements.Course structure
This one-year program combines university learning with 120 days of school placements across multiple secondary settings. Our tutor team provides continuous support, helping you refine your teaching practice through observation, co-teaching, and feedback from experienced educators.The curriculum showcases effective teaching methods while encouraging you to develop your personal approach. You'll engage in diverse learning formats including lectures, student-led activities, collaborative projects, and digital learning platforms.Career opportunities
Graduates earn QTS certification, qualifying them for secondary teaching positions. Career advancement may include leadership roles such as:
Subject or department leadership
Year group or key stage coordination
Special education or pastoral care positions
With experience, you could progress to senior leadership roles like deputy head or headteacher, overseeing school operations and educational quality.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
You will have to possess a real interest and aptitude for Physical Education and an ability to think creatively about presenting subjects to others. Candidates will be expected to teach physical education topics such as gymnastics, swimming and athletics. You will also be expected to have good curricular knowledge of your EBacc subject. Above all, you will need a real commitment to the education of young people and a desire to inspire a generation. Also you will need:
To hold a first degree of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification.
For example Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc) etc. or similar . They are sometimes known as 'undergraduate' or 'first' degrees.
To have achieved grade C or above at A Level in your choosen EBacc subject.
To have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (previously Grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English and Mathematics.
To have taken part in a rigorous selection process designed to assess your readiness to train to teach, which will include as a minimum both an interview and audit of your subject knowledge.
Please note degree content will not be accepted as a replacement for the additional requirement of an A-level (or equivalent) qualification within the second subject.
Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses OR GCSE Equivalent Tests from other institutions or organisations, Key Skills Level 2 or Functional Skills Level 2. IELTS Overall Score of 6.5 with no component less than 6.0. TOEFL Overall Score of 79 with no component score less than 21.
Tuition
GBP
15,995