Secondary Mathematics - PGCE

Postgraduate

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

After interview you may be advised you need to take a funded Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course, which we offer in mathematics on 24- and 16-week routes before you start your PGCE (shorter courses of between two and 12 weeks may be available according how much enhancement of your knowledge is needed).

Our aim is to help you become a committed, confident and creative teacher so we’ll train you in the essential tools you need to kick-start your career in education. As you progress, you’ll increase your ability to handle the ever-evolving teaching environment, and by the time your course is complete, you’ll be in a position to continue developing your understanding, knowledge and skills throughout your professional life.

Assignments and school-centred activities are structured around the development of your School Experience Progress Journal (SEPJ) which demonstrates your progress against the nationally agreed competences (the Teachers’ Standards), which all teachers must meet throughout their career. A system of continuous review and assessment of progress in the SEPJ will support your growing ability to take responsibility for your own development.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Start date

On request

About this course

You’ll learn techniques to inspire students around maths, making it enjoyable and ensuring they’re equipped with skills they’ll need for in the future. You’ll teach across a range of ages and abilities on daily basis so we’ll train you to be handle changing effortlessly between number patterns and sequences to calculus depending on who you’re teaching.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

You must have a good degree (minimum 2:2) in a relevant subject from a UK higher education institution or equivalent.

You must also have a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in both English language and mathematics prior to enrolment.

As a provider of Initial Teacher Education, you can be reassured that we are regularly inspected by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted).

Ofsted reports directly to Parliament and is independent and impartial. It inspects and regulates services which care for children and young people, and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages.

Ofsted inspections of ITE providers provide an expert and independent assessment of how well a university is performing and the quality of teacher training offered. Information in the inspection report can help you to decide which university best suits your career needs.

At least 120 days across a minimum of two placements, in line with the Department for Education (DfE) requirements, supported by a subject mentor in your school and a personal development tutor at the University

If you have a minimum of a 2:2 in your undergraduate degree, a Master's or a PhD, in a subject area relevant for teaching mathematics, you may be eligible for a bursary

We’re proud of our high employability rates, with 99% of PGCE Secondary Education students in employment or further study six months after completing their course (latest DLHE survey 2016/17)

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Subjects

  • Social Work
  • Secondary
  • Mathematics
  • University
  • School
  • School Education
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Education
  • Mathematics education
  • Secondary Mathematics

Course programme

Modules

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
  • Secondary Professional Studies
  • Secondary Subject Pedagogy: Mathematics
  • Professional Enquiry
  • School Experience
  • School Experience 2
Course structure

We believe mathematics is an exciting subject and the PGCE Secondary Mathematics course at Birmingham City University enables you to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to teach successfully, as well as explore the knowledge, skills and understanding young people need as part of their mathematics education.

The course features a range of modules and the opportunity to get plenty of hands-on practice in local schools with support from colleagues in the school partnership and experienced University tutors.

Additional information

Course Code: 3CGN

International students
Award: PGCE Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year
Fees - £13,200 per year

Secondary Mathematics - PGCE

Price on request