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BEng Secondary Religious Education

Postgraduate

In Sheffield ()

£ 9,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

Course description
Gain qualified teacher status (QTS) with a subject specialism in secondary religious education, qualifying you to teach in secondary schools and post-16 colleges.
On the course you
• learn how to teach religious education across Key Stages 3 and 4
• understand different techniques and approaches to behaviour management
• learn how to plan lessons and assess student work
• learn how to develop resources
• learn about the wider role of teachers in school
• gain knowledge about schools and the education system
• apply your skills and knowledge on school placements
We help you develop the skills you need to be a successful teacher of pupils of all abilities. By studying with us you build your enthusiasm, confidence, knowledge and ability to teach religious education.
You also gain self-evaluation skills by completing a career preparation profile. This provides evidence that you meet the QTS standards for personal development.
School placements are central to the course. You complete two teaching placements, one in the autumn term between mid-October and December and the second longer placement from February to June. During this time you are supported by a University-trained mentor with regular meetings and observations. Your course tutor also visits you to discuss your progress.
By the end of the placements you are able to show how you meet the qualified teacher status standards that are required by this course.
We have strong partnerships with secondary schools and colleges in the area and many of our students are offered teaching jobs in their placement schools. Many of the mentors at our partnership schools also come to the University to speak in the teaching sessions.
Your placements are complemented by university and academy-based study that includes teaching sessions, seminars, group study and tutorials. The course is assessed by a combination of academic assignments and practical hands on experience in the...

About this course

Gain qualified teacher status (QTS) as a teacher of religious education with experience teaching Key Stages 3 to 5. Through study and teaching placements, you develop the skills, knowledge and enthusiasm needed to teach pupils with a range of abilities in both secondary school and college settings.

Entry requirements
This course is subject to re-approval
2017 entry requirements
All applicants need GCSE mathematics and English language at grade C or above or equivalent*. We will consider applicants who are in the process of obtaining the relevant GCSEs.
You must also
• hold an honours degree (normally 2.2 or above) or equivalent which includes substantial elements of theology, religious studies or philosophy
• successfully complete QTS skills tests in numeracy and literacy as designated by the National College for Teaching and Leadership
• complete a declaration of...

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Subjects

  • Secondary
  • Teaching
  • University
  • School

Course programme

Course structure

Full-time – one year
Starts September

Typical modules may include

Modules

• developing and reflecting on professional practice in secondary religious education • learning and teaching in context in religious education • block placement 1 • block placement 2

We support your work in schools with a programme of preparation and support. You experience various school placements, including at least two continuous blocks of time on teaching practice. These are in two different schools and usually require some travelling within the region.

BEng Secondary Religious Education

£ 9,000 + VAT