PGCE Secondary Psychology with QTS* PGCE

Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the secondary school (14-19 age range) and post 16 psychology curriculum.  <br/> <br/>You’ll develop knowledge, application and evaluation of different psychological theories and methods and the best techniques for delivery in a classroom setting. During the year, you’ll attend a series of lectures, with topics including how to best teach research methods and statistics, individual differences, psychological approaches, issues and debates. <br/>You will also explore how to teach core areas of psychology, such as cognitive and developmental; bio and neuro psychology and research methods research methods. You’ll also consider topics such as clinical psychology and mental health, ethics and social psychology.  <br/> <br/>We’ll spend time developing an inclusive psychological curriculum, incorporating equality, diversity and inclusion in the psychology classroom. You’ll discuss and reflect on the most effective psychological pedagogies to use for the best impact on learning.  <br/>We also have guest speakers. In previous years these have included exam board advisors and teachers from local schools and colleges. <br/><br/>FEATURES AND BENEFITS<br/>• Employability - You will have the knowledge, skills and experience to teach psychology at secondary school and post-16. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Teaching experience - You will spend at least the minimum Department for Education (DfE) required time (approximately 120 days) on placement, gaining experience in mainstream secondary schools.  <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Postgraduate credits - When you graduate, you’ll achieve 60 masters level credits (this is one-third of a masters degree). You can put these towards a masters degree to help you develop your new career. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Partnerships - We have partnerships with over 500 schools, colleges and educational organisations, meaning we are able to provide students with a range of school experiences. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Research-led teaching – Many of our staff are active researchers in education and their research influences our programmes.  The School of Education at Manchester Met ranks in the UK’s top 10 research power in education (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) and the Institute of Children’s Futures launched in November 2024 which brings together academics, policy makers and practitioners to improve the lives of young people.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Student support - You’ll receive guidance throughout your journey, including academic support from subject tutors and professional mentoring while on placements, helping you develop the skills and knowledge to meet Teachers’ Standards. <br/><br/>