Course summary
Push the boundaries of your own understanding and actively explore dynamic learning experiences to bring Psychology to life. The course focuses on practical learning through activities, which may include:
- planning and performing the “Oedipus and Electra” play
- using technology to engage and motivate
- designing and delivering a research day with partnership schools
- working with partnership schools in University
- exploring psychology in the outdoor classroom
- You will also have the option to develop the skills to teach a second subject.
- Prepare to teach GCSE and A level Psychology in an engaging, exciting and motivating way to develop skills, intellect and values, passing on your enthusiasm
- Develop expertise in teaching a second subject
- Push the boundaries of your own learning
- Actively share ideas and support each other
- Use Psychology as a vehicle to explore classroom motivation, learning styles and differentiation.
Modules
- Subject Knowledge with a Deep Understanding
- Specialist Subject Opportunities
- Pedagogy
- Professional Studies
- Enhancement activities
- Your career
Assessment method
- School experience in a range of settings.
- Professional Studies sessions in school and at University.
- University-led workshops, lectures, seminars, fieldwork and guest lectures.
- Study of key texts and supplementary reading.
- Participation in high level professional discussion, peer presentations and debate.
- Directed studies, case studies and problem solving tasks; development of practice-based competence and skills of critical reflection through guided individual mentoring during placements.
- One-to-one academic and personal tutorial support including access to our first class Firstpoint services
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Secondary
Entry requirements
Please see the University website for up-to-date and more comprehensive entry requirements. Honours degree normally (2:2) of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification, with at least 50% Psychology. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis. Grade C/4 at GCSE in English Language, Mathematics and Science (or equivalent) passed at the time of entry. A Level Psychology is desirable but not essential School experience is desirable, but not essential prior to an interview. At interview we will discuss relevant prior school experience or opportunities applicants have had to work with school aged children. It is at this point that we would discuss with a candidate whether additional school experience would support an individual in their decision that teaching is right for them
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Please see the university website for fee details.
Provider information
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ