PGCE Secondary Psychology with QTS*

Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the secondary school (14-19 age range) and post 16 psychology curriculum.

You’ll develop knowledge, application and evaluation of different psychological theories 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. You will also explore how to teach core areas of A Level psychology, such as how we remember, why we conform and research methods. You’ll also consider topics such as psychopathology, ethics and developmental psychology.

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.

We also have guest speakers, in previous years these have included exam board advisors and teachers from local schools and colleges.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Employability - You will have the knowledge, skills and experience to teach psychology at secondary school and post-16.

Teaching experience - You will spend at least the minimum Department for Education (DfE) required time in schools (approximately 120 days) on placements in schools, gaining experience in secondary schools.

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.

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.

Research-led teaching - Our research centre, the Education and Social Research Institute (ESRI), ranks in the UK’s top 10 for research power in education (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).

Application process - You can apply directly to Manchester Met or through one of our lead partner schools. Applications are made via the Department for Education (DfE) Apply for Teacher Training service - https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training.

* with a recommendation for QTS