Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Secondary Education (Physics with Mathematics) with recommendation for QTS (X130TPHYMATH)

Brunel’s PGCE in Secondary Education (Physics with Mathematics) is designed to prepare graduates to teach pupils aged 11 to 16 the subject of physics. Additionally, and as a direct result of an initiative by the Institute of Physics in response to the need for specialist physics teachers in secondary schools, students will have the option to offer mathematics as a subsidiary subject.

Schools are seeking teachers with high levels of pedagogical competence and skill, as well as advanced subject knowledge for teaching as well as knowledge of the theories, policies and systems relevant to education.

The focus of these studies will be on the principles and methods of teaching and learning delivered through three core modules, together with compulsory, practical school-based teaching placements.  Students progress will be assessed in both areas.

As part of the teacher education, students will be taught how to use subject knowledge and relevant course specifications to plan and deliver the curriculum for pupils from 11-16, including examination and vocational courses.

Students' placement will typically take them into Brunel partner schools or other educational settings in and around London for at least 120 days in block placements in two or more different contexts with support from a school-based mentor. 

Links with schools across Brunel's Partnership enables students to take placements that will equip them with the skills to work with young people in a variety of educational contexts. The Education Department at Brunel was highly praised for this Partnership work in the 2015 Ofsted inspection – Ofsted graded Brunel’s Initial Teacher Education Partnership as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas.

At the heart of the programme is the commitment to ensuring that graduates practice will impact positively on pupil progress over time, and Brunel Partnership activities with schools will contribute to school improvement of which they will play a central part.

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will receive both the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and recommendation for the Qualified Teaching Status (QTS).