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PGCE Secondary Mathematics with QTS (11-16)
at Edge Hill University

Ormskirk, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 13,500
Country Rank#95
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Motivated to inspire young minds? Ready to unravel the mysteries of mathematics in the classroom? Developed around the latest curriculum requirements, our PGCE Secondary Mathematics prepares you to teach a subject many find challenging.

Learn from leading experts in mathematics teacher training. Strengthen your subject knowledge and sharpen your skills in teaching with technology. As well as mastering the subject, we’ll help you become confident managing a classroom and assessing your students’ progress.

With 26 weeks of placement, you’ll experience life in the classroom. Not only will you learn more about the subject, but also get to test out different teaching approaches, perfect lesson planning and understand learning strategies.

Training as a teacher can be equally rewarding and challenging, but we’ll be there to support you every step of the way. You’ll be able to get advice from your personal tutor and ask for feedback from an assigned mentor at your placement school.

During this course, you’ll take time to reflect and work towards becoming the best teacher you can be. You’ll also reflect on your classroom experiences with different types of learners to help you throughout your career.

Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Course Content
Core Modules
- The Effective Mathematics Teacher: Explorations in Method, Policy and Theory
- The Expert Mathematics Teacher: Subject Knowledge as the Foundation of Expertise
- The Professional Mathematics Teacher at Work: Combining Knowledge, Theory and Method
- PGCE Secondary Professional Practice 1
- PGCE Secondary Professional Practice 2
Entry Requirement
To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have:
- A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. Other subjects may be considered if you have an A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics and a willingness to engage in subject knowledge enhancement;
- GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification);
- Satisfactory levels of Information and Communications Technology competence;
- A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.
Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

English language requirements

International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fees
- International £13,500
Career Prospect
This PGCE is accredited by the Department for Education. Successful completion of the programme will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will be well placed to progress into employment as an early career teacher of mathematics at secondary school level.

Alternatively, following your time on this course, you might decide to further your studies by moving on to an MA or PhD in a related area.

Cost Of Studying At Edge Hill University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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PGCE Secondary Mathematics with QTS (11-16) at Edge Hill University