Course summary
The Secondary Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a high-quality programme founded on the Warwick Teacher Values of Social Justice, Intellectual Curiosity and Creativity. Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education has strong partnerships with schools across the region. With us you will become an effective and confident teacher and make a real difference to young people’s futures. The course is fully accredited by the DfE and the ambitious curriculum both encompasses and goes beyond the ITT Core Content Framework. Course codes differ by subject, please visit the Centre for Teacher Education website for more information. Course overview Our Secondary Postgraduate Certificate in Education focuses on the 11-18 age range. Our course will develop you into a highly effective teacher, equipped with the values, skills and knowledge to become a successful school leader. Our courses offer the best of both immersive, school-based training and regular teaching input from experts with subject specialist teaching experience. In addition, you can access the support and learning facilities of a world-class university. On the course you will develop a secure subject knowledge base, and the ability to plan and teach in your subject so that all pupils learn and make good progress. You will learn how to assess and evaluate learning and develop your teaching to ensure progress for all pupils. You will also learn about the needs of pupils and how to adapt your teaching to strengthen inclusion in your teaching. In partnership with regional schools, we will ensure that you have the skills and knowledge needed to forge a strong personal and professional identity, which you will continue to develop throughout your career. The Warwick Teacher Values, of Social Justice, Intellectual Curiosity and Creativity run through all our programmes. The secondary programme is offered across the following subjects:
- Art and Design
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Drama
- English
- Geography
- History
- Maths
- MFL
- Music
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Religious Education
- Business Studies and Economics
- Social Sciences (Psychology and Sociology)
- Design Technology
Modules
Core modules Subject Studies This module is taught by a subject specialist in your field and focuses on the evidence base, subject knowledge and practice of teaching your specialist subject. Professional Enquiry This module uses case-based learning approaches to understand the more complex needs of some groups of learners and how you might adapt your teaching to meet their needs. The module includes input from specialist teachers and will help you develop teaching that is effective and inclusive of all learners. Professional Practice This module connects both the taught curriculum and school placements, focusing on how you are embedding new knowledge and robust evidence into your own teaching in a school placement.
Assessment method
You will be assessed through written Master's level assignments, which are aimed at assessing your professional and subject specific learning. You will also be assessed on whether you meet the Teachers’ Standards at a level appropriate for a newly qualified teacher.
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. At least Grade C or 4 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent). Apply through DfE Apply for postgraduate teacher training programmes. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: Band B IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above. International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
General costs to be considered:
- Core text books
- Printer credits
- Dissertation binding
As well as tuition fees and course costs, students should budget for:
- Accommodation
- Food
- Clothes and leisure
- Robe hire for your degree ceremony
Sponsorship information
We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship.
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL
Course contact details
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024 7652 3523