Our Secondary Postgraduate Certificate in Education focuses on the 11-18 age range (University-led) or 11-16 age range (School Direct). Our course will develop you into a highly effective teacher, equipped with the skills and knowledge to become a successful school leader.
On the course you will develop a secure subject knowledge base, and the ability to plan and teach so that all pupils learn and make good progress. You will also learn how to assess and evaluate learning and develop your teaching to ensure progress for all pupils.
In partnership with regional schools, we will equip you with the skills needed to forge a strong personal and professional identity, which you will continue to develop throughout your career. The Warwick Teacher Values, based on social justice, 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
- Physical Education with EBacc
- Physics^
- Religious Education^
Core modules
Subject Studies
This module is taught by a subject specialist and focuses on the theory, method and practice of teaching your own subject.
Professional Enquiry
This module aims to add depth and breadth to your professional development by supplementing the practical, school-based components of your training, by developing you as an effective reflective practitioner who is able to engage critically with both academic research and your own practice.
Professional Practice
This module contains both taught content and school placements, focusing on the Teachers’ Standards which range from behaviour management and lesson planning to personal and professional conduct.
Optional modules
There are no optional modules for this course
