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Applicants will normally have a degree in psychology or in a related subject with high psychology content. An A-level qualification in psychology is also desirable. Candidates will need to demonstrate that they have considered how to develop their subject knowledge in the National Curriculum, GCSE and A-level requirements for psychology.
The majority of psychology teachers will also be required to teach another subject, at least in Key Stage 3.
The Subject Pathway course is designed to broaden and extend trainees’ subject expertise of secondary psychology, to examine the opportunities and challenges of the GCSE and A-level specifications and to explore the principles of teaching knowledge, application and evaluative skills across scientific, mathematical and literacy domains. We consider how and why young people learn psychology and reflect upon strategies to secure and deepen understanding of psychological research and theory.
The course is challenging and motivating in equal measure. You will find yourself applying your psychological knowledge to your teaching methods as well as to the lesson content and experiencing the satisfaction of nurturing your love of psychology in others. Your confidence and enthusiasm will grow as you prepare to begin your career as a dedicated teaching practitioner with an outstanding psychology teaching and learning portfolio.
Trainees start the year with three weeks of professional studies, a programme of lectures, workshops and expert speakers, to give a context to the course. By the end of September, trainees start their “Parent 1” placement and will be in school full time until mid-December. There are another two weeks of professional studies either side of Christmas. In January trainees start their “Twin” placement in a second school. There are more professional studies weeks before Easter then trainees return to their first school for their “Parent 2” placement. The final placement includes an enhancement week to give opportunities to experience particular aspects of teaching.
There are also weekly subject seminars, every Thursday, with trainees meeting with their Subject Leader and other trainees from their subject.
Funding
Subject Lead
Entry Requirements
Mandatory
- A degree in psychology or a related subject.
- Maths and English at Grade C/Level 4 or above at GCSE.
Recommended
- Degree at 2:2 or above.
- Involvement with young people in some capacity.
Routes & Course Codes
If you have any questions please call us on 01242 505945 or complete the form on the contact page.