PGCE (Secondary): Standard Programme

Entry requirements

Please visit the Goldsmiths website for details.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This full-time PGCE (Secondary) programme is available in conjunction with any of the following teaching subjects: Art and Design; Biology; Chemistry; Design and Technology; Drama; English; Media with English; Mathematics; Modern Languages and Physics.

This programme aims to develop all the skills, knowledge and understanding you’ll need to become a responsible and effective secondary school teacher in your chosen subject. Find out about the programmes:

• PGCE (Secondary): Art & Design
• PGCE (Secondary): Design & Technology
• PGCE (Secondary): Drama
• PGCE (Secondary): English
• PGCE (Secondary): Mathematics
• PGCE (Secondary): Media Studies with English
• PGCE (Secondary): Modern Languages
• PGCE (Secondary): Science Education: Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Why train with Goldsmiths?

We have a strong and longstanding partnership with a range of schools in London and south-east England and work closely with them to plan and implement our PGCE (Secondary) programmes.

In 2015, 98% of students who were recommended for QTS with Goldsmiths were employed in schools. This figure is higher than the national average.

Our recent Ofsted inspection found that:

Schools and NQTs testify that the course provides trainees with a solid pedagogical understanding of teaching in their subject area. They rightly believe this is due to an effective balance between practice and pedagogy. School Direct trainees are able to attend the same academic sessions at the university as trainees on the traditional PGCE courses.

All trainees feel these sessions equip them with a range of teaching strategies. They comment that they are encouraged to develop their reflective skills and this further enhances the quality of their teaching over time.

School Direct

It is also possible to study this course via our School Direct programme. Please visit our School Direct page to see which schools offer this subject.

Fees and funding

Assessment