Course summary

A career as a Psychology teacher can be an incredibly rewarding experience. By beginning your journey with a PGCE at the University of Worcester, you can be confident that our specialist (QTS) Psychology programme will leave you well-prepared to become a successful Psychology teacher for 14-19-year-olds. As an Ofsted rated Outstanding Provider, we will support you to develop inspiring teaching techniques. Our PGCE offers you the opportunity to gain the required expertise to teach a second subject, to maximize your potential as a teacher and increase your employability. You can explore a variety of Psychology teaching, as we provide you with transformative placement opportunities to gain ‘on the job’ experience, through our practical approach to learning. Throughout the learning process you will be supported by our lecturers with in-school experience, who will allow you opportunities to debate Psychology pedagogy with your peers and industry experts to develop your self-reflective practice. Our PGCE equips you with the skills to go on to inspire future generations, whilst you develop your subject knowledge of Psychology. We are proud that our Secondary PGCE was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in March 2023. Ofsted identified that: ‘Trainees benefit from an exceptional learning experience at the University of Worcester. This experience instils in them a deep-rooted commitment to making a difference to the lives of the children and young adults in the communities they serve.’ Placements, university sessions and mentors will support your development and our trainees are ‘exceptionally well-prepared for their first teaching post’ (Ofsted, 2023) Key features

• 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, positive behaviour management and adaptive teaching.