University of East Anglia Science (Engineers Teach Physics) (V473)

Qualified teacher status (QTS) with a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)

• Accredited provider: University of Worcester
• Fee or salary: Fee - no salary ;

  Scholarships or bursaries, as well as student finance, are available if you’re eligible

• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Course fee: UK students: £9,250; International students: £21,200
• Qualification:
  QTS with PGCE

  You need qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in state schools in England. QTS may also allow you to teach in other parts of the UK.

  This course also offers a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE). PGCE courses can include credits that count towards a master’s degree.

• Age range: 11 to 16 - secondary
• Course length: 1 year - full time
• Date course starts: September 2024
• Website: https://www.uea.ac.uk/web/about/school-of-education-and-lifelong-learning/initial-teacher-education

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Course summary

Our one-year, full-time PGCE Secondary Engineers Teach Physics programme will equip you with the skills, experience and knowledge you need to teach Physics to pupils aged between 11 and 16, with 6th form enhancement.

If you choose physics as your main specialism, you’ll learn how to approach teaching difficult topics in an engaging and exciting way. We’ll help you to find your own style as a physics teacher; we will encourage you to use your own strategies, drawing on your experience as an engineer to make learning physics a fun and positive experience. As an engineer, you’ll be given specific support to help you use your expertise effectively. You will also be given support for teaching outside specialism, with additional subject knowledge sessions in all three sciences, delivered in our bespoke school labs on campus.

Our accredited partner, the University of Worcester, will recommend successful trainees for the award of QTS.

The University of Worcester has designed the curriculum in partnership with UEA.

Your PGCE academic award will be from UEA and all of the course will be delivered at UEA.

UEA is responsible for your wellbeing and support.

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Training locations

School experience takes place in our partnership schools across the region.

During the two extensive placements in our partnership schools, you will gain a broad range of practical teaching experience. You will learn to put ideas and theory into practice.

Study sites

The theoretical learning part of your course will be at the following location.

• University of East Anglia
  Norwich Research Park , Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ

School placements

We work with the following schools to provide your school placements.

• Main Site
  University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ

Entry requirements

Qualifications needed

An undergraduate degree at class 2:2 or above, or equivalent.

Applicants with a third class degree will be considered on an individual basis.

This Engineers teach physics course is designed for candidates who have a background in materials science and engineering. If your degree is in physics, please apply to our physics course.

If you need to improve your subject knowledge, you may be asked to complete a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course.

Grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths, or equivalent qualification.

We will not consider candidates with pending GCSEs.

We’ll consider candidates who need to take a GCSE equivalency test in English or maths.

You should have received a certificate from your equivalency test before submitting your application.

We only accept English and Maths tests taken via equivalencytesting.com, with grades of A*-C or 4-9.

Please note: It is up to the discretion of the Initial Teacher Training provider as to whether an appropriate level has been satisfactorily achieved. We therefore strongly urge candidates with equivalent qualifications to check with us that these are acceptable before making their application.

Personal qualities

Trainees are selected on the basis of their application form, interview and references. You are encouraged to prepare thoroughly.

Application forms should demonstrate strengths in subject and curriculum knowledge, your enthusiasm and commitment to a career in teaching, and the age range for which you have applied.

Discover tips on completing your application, including writing your teacher training personal statement, choosing your references and preparing for interviews

Other requirements

Prior to submitting your application, we recommend you gain some observational experience in a classroom environment if possible. This will help you gain an up-to-date understanding of how classrooms are managed and how teaching and learning takes place.

Offer-holders must also obtain:

• An Enhanced Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service
• A satisfactory Health Check. All PGCE trainee teachers must meet the Secretary of State’s requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach.

All trainee teachers must have the health and physical capacity to teach and not put children and young people at risk of harm.

Fees and financial support

The course fees for 2024 to 2025 are as follows:

UK students	£9,250
International students	£21,200

For any additional course costs at the University of East Anglia please visit our website

Financial support from the training provider

Find out more about the Financial Support available within our course pages

About the training provider

UEA is a top UK university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. We’re ranked among the top 182 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022).

The School of Education and Lifelong Learning is internationally recognised for the quality of its educational research. Our research has made a difference in schools across the country, influencing approaches to managing classroom behaviour, understanding students’ motivation, and creating effective communities for learning.

All of our PGCE tutors have experience of school teaching and leadership, and all are specialists in particular areas of the curriculum. You will be well-supported throughout your PGCE, both during your time on placement and on campus.

Imagine a career where you inspire, motivate, and unlock the full potential of those around you. Teaching is something that can truly make a difference.

About the accredited provider

Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted (2023) the University of Worcester has a long-standing reputation for training excellent, highly employable teachers.

Interview process

Interviews are part of the formal selection process. You will need to present yourself well, come prepared, and dress smartly. Your interview day will include:

• An introductory talk
• An individual interview
• A written task
• Engage in small group discussion

You may also be asked to complete other relevant tasks such as:

• Giving a presentation
• A group interview
• Literacy, numeracy and subject knowledge questions

International candidates

You’ll need the right to study in the UK. You already have this if, for example, you:

• are an Irish citizen
• have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (you may still be able to apply)
• have indefinite leave to remain in the UK

If you do not already have the right to study in the UK, you may need to apply for a visa.

Sponsorship for a student visa is not available for this course.

If you need a visa, filter your course search to find courses with visa sponsorship.

You can also learn more about different types of visa which allow you to train to be a teacher without being sponsored.

Learn more about training to teach in England as an international student.

Qualifications gained outside the UK

If you studied for your qualifications outside of the UK you should apply for a statement of comparability from UK European Network of Information Centres (UK ENIC). This will show us how your qualifications compare to UK qualifications.

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You can chat online (opens in new tab) with the Get Into Teaching support team for guidance on the UK equivalents of your qualifications.

Training with disabilities and other needs

UEA operates an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

All PGCE trainee teachers must meet the Secretary of State’s requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach. All candidates offered a place are required to complete a health declaration form. If this reveals a need, UEA will consider reasonable adjustments, which may include particular school placements, and other support and monitoring during the course.

Find out more about the information and advice available through UEA’s Wellbeing Service

Contact this training provider

• Email: edu.pgce.admiss@uea.ac.uk
• Telephone: (+44) (0)1603 592855
• Website: https://www.uea.ac.uk/web/about/school-of-education-and-lifelong-learning/initial-teacher-education
• Address: University of East Anglia; Norwich Research Park; Norwich; Norfolk; NR4 7TJ

Support and advice

For support and advice, you can speak to a teacher training adviser for free. They’re all experienced teachers who can help you to prepare your application, book school experience, and access exclusive teaching events.

You can also call Get Into Teaching on 0800 389 2500, or chat online Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays).

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