Secondary Teaching Studies (Physics)

If you dream of teaching the next generation of physicists, this accelerated course is the perfect route.

Our fast-track programme provides you with a specialist foundation degree in just two years, as well as covering key educational topics such as curriculum, learning, teaching and what inspires young people to grow and flourish.

With a focus on Physics as a subject specialism, you’ll work with academics in our Faculty of Science and Engineering to develop your understanding of physics concepts, with time spent on placement to further your hands-on experience.

With an understanding of young people’s development and the research, policy and practice that surrounds it, you’ll graduate with the skills to take up an immediate role in education, or progress onto a PGCE to complete your qualification as a teacher.

Why study at Hull?

• An accredited pathway: Our accelerated two-year programme lets you gain a first degree whilst helping prepare you for a career in the classroom.

• Get out of the classroom: You’ll be exposed different educational environments and perspectives and can even become a certified Forest School practitioner.

• Industry-wide networking: Leverage our membership of the Early Childhood Degree Network, which includes over 600 UK based organisations, to attend industry events and access profile-raising activities.

Where could this take me?

With demand for science experts always strong, you could head straight into work as an unqualified teacher. Or take your next step to Qualified Teacher Status with a PGCE.

Previous graduates of our accelerated teaching studies degrees have also carved out careers in a range of other sectors, often in education-linked roles. Think the arts, heritage and local government. Or you could continue your studies by choosing a postgraduate qualification in a range of subjects.

Core modules include:
Introduction to Education
Education Theory
Contemporary Issues in Education
Extended Project/Dissertation (Education)

Optional modules include:
Introduction to Experimental Skills and Mathematics for Physics
The Classical World
From the Quantum World to the Macro World – an Introduction to Quantum Physics and the Properties of Matter
Statistical Physics, Thermodynamics and Special Relativity

The first year of this accelerated degree has a strong focus on thinking critically about what education is, how it differs in different places at different times, the values that underpin and inform it, and developing the skills to reflect on it in thoughtful, insightful and well-informed ways.

It provides opportunity to gain practical experience as well as exploring Physics as your subject of interest, allowing you to develop your knowledge alongside your understanding of how to teach it.

The second year of the programme continue the focus on reflective practice, providing opportunity to visit a range of settings and to meet expert practitioners.

It focusses on key contemporary issues and provides opportunity to develop the skills necessary to research an aspect of education about which you care passionately.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS