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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: Science (Chemistry)

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,200Per Year (Intl)
£34,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Kingston University, the PGCE Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: Science (Chemistry) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Kingston upon Thames, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Want to make a difference to the lives of young people in the classroom? Train to teach in one year with our PGCE Secondary course. This course will enable you to become an effective, inclusive and evidence informed teacher. International tuition fees are £19,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Secondary Science Education and Pedagogy
Chemistry Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Learning and Teaching Science in Secondary Schools
Practical Laboratory Work and Demonstrations in Science
Assessment
Progress and Differentiation in Science
Inclusive Science Education and Special Educational Needs
Research-Informed Practice in STEM Teaching
Professional Development and Reflective Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Kingston University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£34,000£38,500
3 years£20,000£25,500£33,500
5 years£23,500£31,000£39,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Kingston University

Kingston University offers Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: Science (Chemistry) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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