Program Overview

Introduction to the PGCE in Secondary Education (Mathematics)

The PGCE in Secondary Education (Mathematics) is a one-year full-time course designed to prepare students to teach mathematics to pupils aged 11-16. The course is delivered through a blend of university-based teaching and school-based placements.

Key Information

• Start date: September
• Subject area: Education-pgce
• Mode of study: 1 year full-time
• Fees:
  • UK: ｣9,535
  • International: ｣20,400

Overview

The course aims to equip students with a critical understanding of the issues and theories that impact upon classroom practice in teaching, learning, and assessment of 11 to 16-year-olds. The taught part of the course is structured around three core modules: Education Studies I, Education Studies II, and Education Studies III.

Course Content

The course content includes:

• Education Studies I: This module aims to enhance students' understanding of reflection as part of professional practice, considering particularly the concept of the 'Reflective Practitioner'.
• Education Studies II: This module aims to develop a research proposal suitable for a small-scale enquiry, which demonstrates knowledge and understanding of appropriate ethical implications.
• Education Studies III: The aims of this module are to develop critical knowledge and understanding of teaching methods as appropriate to the subject/phase of focus.
• PGCE Secondary Education Teachers' Standards for Qualified Teachers Status: The main aim of this module is to ensure that the content, structure, delivery, and assessment of training enable student teachers to demonstrate that they meet the Teachers' Standards required for the Recommendation for the Award of Qualified Teacher Status [QTS].

Careers and Your Future

A Brunel PGCE with recommendation for QTS is a recognized symbol of high-quality Initial Teacher Education. This is demonstrated by Brunel's outstanding employment rates over time and feedback from Brunel alumni student teachers, partnership schools, and Ofsted inspectors.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the course, applicants must have:

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree, normally a 2:2 classification or above.
• Acceptable subjects are Mathematics, Mathematics and/or another subject, Accounting and Finance, or Economics and Finance.
• English and Maths Grade 4 (C) or above, or equivalent at GCSE level.
• An informed personal philosophy on the aims of secondary education, drawing on relevant reading and research.
• Recent and relevant experience of secondary school education in England.

Fees and Funding

The fees for the course are:

• UK: ｣9,535
• International: ｣20,400 There are various scholarships and bursaries available, including the Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Excellence Award and the Brunel Graduate Discount.

Teaching and Learning

The course will be delivered through a blend of university-based teaching and school-based placements. The university-based teaching will comprise in-person on-campus practical sessions, with some sessions and seminars being delivered online.

Assessment and Feedback

The course carries 60 master's level credits and requires students to successfully complete three formally assessed pieces of academic work during the year, supported by a portfolio of evidence. Qualified Teacher Status is achieved by meeting the government's Teachers' Standards.

Location of Study

The course will be delivered at the Brunel University London campus, with school-based placements taking place in partnership schools in and around London.