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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

PGCE Secondary Physics

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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10 monthsDuration
£24,700Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PGCE PGCE Secondary Physics at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 10-month full-time structure. PGCE Secondary Science (Physics) will train you to become a Physics teacher across the 11 to 16 or 11 to 18 age range. You will be trained to teach across all sciences up to KS3. The course will prepare you to teach the National Curriculum and related national strategies, GCSE and A-level. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Physics Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy
Teaching Science across Key Stages 3-5
Curriculum Design and Assessment in Physics
Professional Practice in Secondary Schools
Physics Laboratory Techniques and Demonstrations
Inclusive Learning and Differentiation in Science
Research Methods in Science Education
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
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 Academic62————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,700

per year

Total Course Cost (10 months)£24,700

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 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 University of Manchester

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