30Nov
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Nottingham Trent University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Secondary education covers a crucial period in pupils’ development. They learn about themselves and the world around them, gaining knowledge and skills that set them up for their adult lives. The role of a secondary teacher is to develop specialised subject knowledge, and to support the intellectual and personal development of their pupils. With a significant demand for new secondary teachers, you can be certain that you’ll make a positive impact on society. This three-year course will deepen your knowledge of physics and how to teach the subject, fast-tracking you to beginning your career as a secondary teacher. Studying at NTU, you’ll develop your own knowledge of physics and a holistic and inclusive approach to teaching. You’ll be taught by physicists and by former secondary teachers with an enthusiasm for their subject. Plus, you’ll spend plenty of time in the classroom, putting what you’ve learned into practice. Throughout the course, you’ll develop your passion for physics and for professional teaching practice. You’ll graduate ready to start your career as a confident and effective teacher with the skills, knowledge and experience required in the modern classroom. You’ll be committed to shaping the lives of all our young people – sharing your passion for physics and inspiring theirs. Why study Physics with Secondary Education at NTU?
- Our three-year degree programme fast-tracks you to a career in teaching with recommendation to the Department for Education for Qualified Teacher Status.
- Placement opportunities are in a variety of educational settings through our extensive partnerships with local schools, colleges and organisations.
- You’ll be taught by former secondary teachers with a wealth of experience and a passion for teaching.
- You’ll develop your subject knowledge and understanding of physics.
Modules
In Year One, you will study the following Physics modules: Classical and Quantum Mechanics (20 credit points); Introduction to Programming for Physics (20 credit points); Concepts of Astronomy (20 credit points); Properties of Matter (20 credit points); Instrumentation & Physics Skills (20 credit points); and Mathematical Techniques (20 credit points). In Year Two, you will study a number of Physics modules, as well as a year long education module which includes a work-based placement. Core modules include: Fundamental Forces (20 credit points); Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics (20 credit points); The Quantum World (20 credit points); Modern Optics and Image Processing (20 credit points); and Learning Physics: Pedagogy, Progression and Practice (20 credit points). Optional modules include: Stars and Galaxies (20 credit points); Anatomy and Diagnostic Imaging (20 credit points); and Nuclear Materials Science (20 credit points). In the final year of your study, you focus on you developing an in-depth knowledge of the pedagogical skills, assessment requirements and self-reflection required to be a successful Early Career Teacher: Learning to be a teacher; Learning to teach; Learning to teach a subject 1; and Learning to teach a subject 2.
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
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F305
- Institution code:
- N91
- Campus name:
- Clifton Campus
- Campus code:
- 2
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level
We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for 2025 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2024 are £9250. The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.
Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ