The PGCE Education (Secondary) at the University of Bristol is your pathway to becoming a confident and effective secondary school teacher. This postgraduate certificate is designed for individuals passionate about subject-specific pedagogy and committed to fostering student learning across the 11-19 age range. You will delve into curriculum studies, exploring effective planning, teaching, and assessment strategies for your chosen subject, alongside educational and professional studies that examine the broader context of contemporary education. This programme is ideal if you aspire to make a tangible impact in schools and develop into a reflective practitioner.
You will experience a dynamic learning environment, studied full-time on campus over one year, with a significant emphasis on practical application. The course integrates three core components: Curriculum Studies, Educational and Professional Studies, and crucial School Experience placements. These placements, conducted in diverse partnership schools, offer invaluable opportunities for observation, practice, and research. You will graduate with both a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and gain 60 master's-level credits, preparing you for a rewarding career in teaching.