Secondary Psychology with QTS (14-19)

Entry requirements

To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have:

• A first or second class Honours degree in a relevant subject from a UK university (or equivalent qualification)
• Non-relevant degree subjects may be considered if you have an A-Level in a relevant subject (or equivalent qualification)
• GCSE English Language / Literature and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification)
• Sufficient levels of Information and Communications Technology competence to access course materials e.g. virtual learning environment, email, video conferencing software
• A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher

An interview forms part of the selection process, which can be conducted online or face to face.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to meet the Department for Education’s standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and clearance to work with children. Further information, including a Declaration of Health questionnaire and details of how to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

English language requirements

International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course is subject ot validation.

If you’re passionate about psychology and want to inspire the next generation, our PGCE Secondary Psychology is the perfect route into teaching. You’ll learn how to make complex psychological theories and research accessible and bring the fascinating study of mind and behaviour to life. You’ll explore everything from cognitive development to social influence while helping pupils build critical thinking and research skills for life beyond the classroom.

Whether you are a recent graduate or looking to change career, our course provides the high-quality training you need to become a confident, effective and engaging Psychology teacher. Through expert guidance and personalised support, you’ll explore creative, inclusive approaches to teaching and learn how to use these methods to design, deliver and evaluate engaging sequences of lessons that make psychological theories and research meaningful. Using your specialist subject knowledge and your growing skillset, you’ll be well-equipped to teach psychology lessons that are tailored to your pupils’ diverse needs.

Through practical school placements, you’ll gain extensive classroom experience and the opportunity to apply everything you have learned on campus. You’ll develop your classroom presence, refine your teaching strategies and put educational theory into practice. You’ll be supported by your university tutor and school-based mentor and together, they’ll help you connect what you learn in seminars with the realities of everyday teaching. The opportunity to work closely with mentors, colleagues and peers will help you develop essential skills needed for future leadership roles in education.

Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to teach in secondary schools.