Secondary Mathematics (11-18) PGCE 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Loughborough University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

MathematicsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Mathematics PGCE programme provides practical professional preparation for teaching the 11-18 age range and is designed and delivered in partnership with schools across a number of local authorities.

Loughborough University has a strong tradition of educating and developing teachers. We have been consistently rated as an outstanding teacher education provider by Ofsted and our graduates are in great demand by schools and colleges in the UK and internationally.

The Mathematics PGCE programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competences required to meet the Teachers’ Standards and achieve Qualified Teacher Status by the end of their training.

More specifically, it aims to develop knowledgeable, confident and reflective secondary school subject-specialist teachers capable of making a positive difference to the education and lives of young people. 

The programme is full-time. Roughly two thirds of your time will be spent in schools where you will be supported by expert teachers to apply your knowledge to practice and develop your teaching competences. This will include extended placements in two different secondary schools alongside additional school-based experiences.

For the rest of the time, you will work at Loughborough University with specialist academics, tutors and teachers. Here, you will cover essential general and subject-specific content, as well as critique relevant theory, research and practice, enabling you to link theory and practice.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education programme carries 90 credits towards our full MSc in Education degree (180 credits).

Our MSc in Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is offered on a part-time basis following the Postgraduate Certificate in Education year and provides another exciting professional development opportunity for early career teachers looking to further enhance their knowledge and future career prospects.

Who should study this programme?

These are some of the strengths and characteristics required for a successful teaching career:

  • communication skills
  • organisational skills
  • a desire to bring out the best in people
  • resilience, energy, stamina, and a willingness to shoulder responsibility
  • flexibility and a willingness to adapt and get to grips with new developments
  • self-awareness.

How to apply

All applications for the programme should be made through the Department of Education and not through the Loughborough University website.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Mathematics PGCE programme provides practical professional preparation for teaching the 11-18 age range and is designed and delivered in partnership with schools across a number of local authorities.

Loughborough University has a strong tradition of educating and developing teachers. We have been consistently rated as an outstanding teacher education provider by Ofsted and our graduates are in great demand by schools and colleges in the UK and internationally.

The Mathematics PGCE programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competences required to meet the Teachers’ Standards and achieve Qualified Teacher Status by the end of their training.

More specifically, it aims to develop knowledgeable, confident and reflective secondary school subject-specialist teachers capable of making a positive difference to the education and lives of young people. 

The programme is full-time. Roughly two thirds of your time will be spent in schools where you will be supported by expert teachers to apply your knowledge to practice and develop your teaching competences. This will include extended placements in two different secondary schools alongside additional school-based experiences.

For the rest of the time, you will work at Loughborough University with specialist academics, tutors and teachers. Here, you will cover essential general and subject-specific content, as well as critique relevant theory, research and practice, enabling you to link theory and practice.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education programme carries 90 credits towards our full MSc in Education degree (180 credits).

Our MSc in Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is offered on a part-time basis following the Postgraduate Certificate in Education year and provides another exciting professional development opportunity for early career teachers looking to further enhance their knowledge and future career prospects.

Who should study this programme?

These are some of the strengths and characteristics required for a successful teaching career:

  • communication skills
  • organisational skills
  • a desire to bring out the best in people
  • resilience, energy, stamina, and a willingness to shoulder responsibility
  • flexibility and a willingness to adapt and get to grips with new developments
  • self-awareness.

How to apply

All applications for the programme should be made through the Department of Education and not through the Loughborough University website.

Admission Requirements

67+
6.5+
92+
A 2:2 honours degree awarded by a UK higher education provider (or a recognised equivalent qualification), which has at least 50% mathematics. If the degree has less mathematics content, then a subject knowledge enhancement course may be required before the start of the PGCE.
In accordance with current government requirements, all applicants must be interviewed before a place can be offered in order to assess their suitability for teaching. It is normally expected that candidates should have had at least three full days’ experience in a state secondary school before applying for any programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status. Recent experience of working with young people will also be valuable experience, although this is not a necessary requirement.

1 Year
Oct

Domestic
9,535 GBP

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