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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Physics) PGCE

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
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Course Overview

Offered by King's College London, University of London, the PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Physics) PGCE provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. The PGCE Physics at King’s prepares trainees to become thoughtful, creative and engaging teachers, through understanding both the research which underpins and advances science teaching, and a wide range of practical approaches. The course is taught by an internationally-recognised science education group with over three decades of acclaimed research. Key Benefits: - PGCE courses at King’s are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Physics Subject Knowledge and Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Research-Informed Science Teaching Practices
Teaching Physics in Diverse Classroom Contexts
Assessment and Progression in Physics Education
Practical and Experimental Physics Teaching
Contemporary Issues in Physics Education
Professional Development and Reflective Practice
Field-Based Learning and Outdoor Science Education
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementOverviewThe PGCE Physics at King’s prepares trainees to become thoughtful, creative and engaging teachers, through understanding both the research which underpins and advances science

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Home fee status: 10 August 2026 (23:59 UK time) After the first application deadline in March: if the course is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above if the course becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the course to further applications Please note the course details apply to 2026 entry. Details for 2027 entry for our postgraduate courses will be published f

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,500£36,000
3 years£26,000£32,000£39,500
5 years£32,000£42,500£57,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Physics) PGCE as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#31QS World
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