PGCE Secondary Geography

Entry requirements

You are normally required to have at least a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK) in a subject that is related to the subject you intend to teach.

You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics and English Language or equivalent qualifications.

As part of the application process for this programme, you will be required to attend an interview.

You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new DfE requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy.

If you accept an offer with us you will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks.

Apply for this course through DfE Apply and select Provider Code R12 and course Geography (2SZ2).

Months of entry

September

Course content

Develop your teaching skills, and qualify as a secondary geography teacher, with our PGCE Secondary Education with Geography course.

At the Institute of Education, you’ll be trained to teach children from secondary school intake at the age of 11 to the end of their A-levels.

How you’ll learn

Our PGCE Geography course combines theory, research and practical classroom experience with children of different ages. You’ll explore a range of pedagogical approaches to geography teaching – physical, human and environmental.

You will learn through a series of seminars and workshops in a well-resourced campus environment, as well as in the field. You’ll also have the opportunity to use GIS software during your training, and to conduct and reflect upon fieldwork.

Throughout your course, you will:

• attend presentations by subject experts
• work on tasks in groups
• have individual tutorials
• write assignments on aspects of teaching and professional studies
• visit schools or other education settings, as well as museums and other sites of interest.

Qualified Teacher Status

This Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary Geography course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach the 11-18 age group in secondary schools in England and Wales.

Information for international students

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5.