Secondary Science with Chemistry PGCE with QTS PGCE
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24500 | £21500 | £25500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £16000 - £25500 | £18000 - £30500 |
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26087 | £25084 | £30411 |
25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
All Chemistry courses in the UK
Course Description
If you’ve got an undergraduate degree and are are striving to become a secondary school Chemistry teacher, then studying our Secondary Science with Chemistry PGCE with QTS will help you on your way. You’ll develop your subject specialist knowledge alongside hands-on classroom experience.
Why Secondary Science with Chemistry PGCE with QTS?
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The course is designed to emphasise practical engagement with the curriculum whilst developing your understanding of the theories which underpin the best models of practice. This means you'll be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills you'll need in the constantly changing world of secondary education.
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A significant amount of your learning will take place whilst on placement within one of our partnership schools. You’ll benefit from being able to observe experienced teachers, gain practical hands-on experience and mentoring to help you develop into an outstanding and successful teacher.
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Chemistry is an exciting subject to teach and there are opportunities for well qualified chemistry teachers. It is a National Curriculum core subject and is taught throughout schools. The course will enable you to explore what it means to teach chemistry and develop ways in which you teach it. You will examine the best practice of chemistry teaching and use a range of teaching strategies to challenge and inform your students.
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Upon successful completion of the course we’ll recommend Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to start your first teaching post within a secondary school.
Professional links and accreditation: Upon successful completion of the programme we recommend Qualified Teaching Status be awarded by the Department for Education. This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.
Additional costs:
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Your placements could be based in areas some distance from your point of study, so please be aware of potential associated travelling costs.
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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required to enable you to undertake placements in settings with children. We arrange this as part of the application process. Please note that there may be a charge for the DBS check.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Secondary Science with Chemistry PGCE with QTS PGCE at University of Huddersfield
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
20% | Caring personal services |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Secondary Science with Chemistry PGCE with QTS PGCE
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16000 | year 1 |
International | £16000 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #20
- #25
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #39
- #49
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Huddersfield
About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
List of 368 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Huddersfield - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Secondary Science with Chemistry PGCE with QTS PGCE | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £9250 | £16000 | - | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology PgCert | The University of York | - | - | - | £5770 £12480 | £13600 £29400 | - | York | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with Science (PGDE - Graduates only) PGDE | University of Strathclyde | - | - | - | £9250 | £18050 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with Science (PGDE - Graduates only) PGDE | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £9250 | £21900 £20800 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
PGDE Chemistry (Graduates only) PGDE | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
PGDE Secondary Chemistry with Science (Graduates Only) PGDE | University of the West of Scotland | - | - | - | - | £15250 | - | Paisley | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry (PGDE - Graduates Only) PGDE | University of Glasgow | - | - | - | - | - | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023