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Overview
The School of Education benefits from our unique collaboration with University of Birmingham School as well as a wide range of partner schools , including mixed comprehensive, single sex, religious and selective schools and sixth form colleges. The diverse communities we serve enrich the experience of students on all our teaching the programmes.
On all our Secondary PGDipEd programmes you will be challenged to develop informed and justified decisions about how you approach your teaching, in order to enable you to continue to develop over your career. On successful completion of your PGDipEd, you may return to study with us on a part-time basis to complete your Masters in Teaching Studies.
The Secondary Education (QTS) from University of Birmingham has a long tradition of delivering teacher training courses. Its teaching has been graded as 'outstanding' three times by Ofsted inspectors which affirms the University’s status as one of the UK’s leading institutions for excellence in teacher training.
Career
There is currently high demand for secondary teachers in the region and beyond. Employment rates are consistently high and strong links with the partnership schools mean that many students go into employment in the region.
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The Secondary PGDipEd is available in the following subjects:
- English
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages: French/German/Spanish
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Science: Biology
- Science: Chemistry
- Science: Physics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Educational Psychology Secondary Education View 800 other Masters in Education in United KingdomExplore more key information
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We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
All applicants to Secondary PGDipEd (QTS) programmes must hold a degree from a UK HEI (or an equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject, as well as GCSE grade 4* or above (or equivalent) in mathematics and English.
You must also:- complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up a place.
- complete relevant checks to ensure you have the health and physical capacity to teach.
- agree to abide by the University of Birmingham Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise.
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International
21150 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21150 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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