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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Engineers Teach Physics / Overview
Overview
Continue your engineering career by getting into the classroom as an outstanding secondary school Physics teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Use your practical skills and passion as an engineer to inspire the future generation into understanding and improving the world around them. Enjoy extensive periods of classroom experience supported by outstanding tutors and mentors on our courses rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted (Ofsted Report, 2019).
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in engineering or material science degree. If your degree is not engineering or a related subject, please apply to our Physics course.
- Grade B in Physics at A Level (or Grade C if you can demonstrate sustained academic progression since A Level) and at least one other science or maths at A Level.
- Further study in Science at Masters level or above may be considered if you hold suitable Level 3 qualifications that are not A Levels.
- Minimum Grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
All places are subject to availability. Due to increased competition, please be advised that there is no guarantee an offer will be made, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Course Options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGCE | Y | N | N | N |
Course Overview
The course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to become an outstanding secondary school Physics teacher. You will have the opportunity to develop your teaching skills and knowledge through extensive periods of classroom experience, supported by outstanding tutors and mentors.
Fees
- PGCE (full-time): UK students (per annum, subject to Parliamentary approval): £9,535, International, including EU, students (per annum): £23,500
Scholarships/Sponsorships
There are three types of Government funding available for teacher training:
- Tax-free bursary or scholarship
- Tuition fee loan and maintenance loan
- Extra financial support if you're a parent or have an adult dependant or a disability
Depending on your circumstances, you could receive all three. Find out more about the scholarships and bursaries available on our funding page.
