Course options
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Qualification
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
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Location
Plymouth Marjon University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
A one year full-time course, designed by teachers, for teachers. You'll qualify as a secondary school teacher with a subject specialism. Train in our partner schools from day one and study at university too.
Course Summary
This course trains you in one year to become an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in a specialist subject in a secondary school. You will be based out of two different secondary schools across the year, immersed in school life and taking an active role. You will work mainly out of a lead school, with an additional placement for six to twelve weeks to give you breadth of experience.
Some training will be school based, led by teachers and working with other trainees from other schools, and you will also attend University. We have been training educators and teachers since the 1840s and have a huge alumni network and extensive school relationships to support your future career.
We offer School-based PGCEs for the following subjects: Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Drama, Design & Technology, Design and Technology (Food), Computing, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Education, Physics and Religious Education.
What might you become?
You will become an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in a secondary school. Most trainees start to apply for jobs from January ready for September start. School-based PGCEs are very attractive to potential employers because all training is undertaken in schools which gives graduates a wealth of practical classroom experience. The quality of our graduates is well recognised both locally and nationally and, as such, a very high proportion of graduates gain immediate employment in partnership schools, a few enrol on Masters programmes to further their studies. Marjon Trainees gain rapid career development because of the quality of the training experience.
With a School-based PGCE you apply directly to a partnership, and the assessment and interviews are run together by head teachers and Marjon. We will start to talk to you about your ambitions from the first moment we meet you. Our jobs fair in late winter is an opportunity for trainees to meet potential employers and practice interviews.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 14,600per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
Plymouth Marjon University
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University League Table
115th
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Campus address
Plymouth Marjon University, Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BH, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
61st out of 91 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 224122 55%69th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10079.0 79%43rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.36 84%6th
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