Program Overview

PGCE Secondary – Geography

Overview

Our postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) will prepare you to become an inspirational Geography teacher with varied school placements, interactive lesson simulations, and tailored tutor support.

Course Details

• Duration: 1 year full-time
• Location: Worcester
• Fees:
  • UK: £9,535
  • International: £17,900

Entry Requirements

• Honours degree: Normally 2:2 or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject area.
• GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications.

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching: A mix of interactive seminars, classroom simulations, and one-to-one tutorials.
• Assessment: Creating a learning resource, delivering a presentation, and writing reflective essays.

Careers

• Job prospects: Most of our students quickly find jobs after graduation, thanks to the confidence they’ve gained on the course, the connections they make on placement, and our excellent reputation with schools in the Midlands region.
• Career paths: Many of our graduates go on to work in schools as an Geography teacher, but our graduates also pursue leadership roles within schools, as curriculum leaders, special educational needs coordinators, key stage leaders, deputies, or head teachers.

Placements

• School experience: A substantial and integral part of the course, with visit days and block placements in terms 1, 2, and 3.
• Regional Training Hubs: You can apply to study a PGCE directly with the University or with one of our partner Regional Training Hubs.

Course Highlights

• Outstanding by Ofsted: Our education of future primary and secondary teachers has been given the highest possible grade by Ofsted.
• Education for Sustainable Development (ESD): Embedded throughout the course, from an introduction to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and nature connectedness activities, to planning and delivering ESD in placement schools.

Meet the Team

• Elena Lengthorn: PGCE Geography subject Lead, with expertise in teaching both geography and science education across the primary and secondary centres on undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Testimonials

• Katie Amey: "My journey through teacher training and into the classroom has allowed me to achieve more than I ever thought I could."
• Chloe Hackett: "On the PGCE Secondary Geography course, highly passionate and enthusiastic course leaders helped to shape my teaching practice."
• Daniel Webb: "The course provided a nurturing environment where I was encouraged to reflect on my experiences and challenged to improve as a practitioner."