Physics with Secondary Education (QTS), BSc (Hons)

Secondary education plays a vital role in students' development, helping them gain essential knowledge and skills for adulthood. As a secondary teacher, you will build specialised subject expertise while fostering pupils' intellectual and personal growth. With high demand for educators, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to positively influence society.This three-year Physics with Secondary Education degree at NTU deepens your understanding of physics and teaching methods, preparing you for a fast-tracked career. You'll learn from physicists and experienced former teachers, develop an inclusive approach, and gain practical classroom experience through placements in diverse settings. Upon graduation, you'll be equipped for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to inspire young people and share your passion for physics in modern classrooms.

In Year One, you will study the following Physics modules: Classical and Quantum Mechanics (20 credit points); Introduction to Programming for Physics (20 credit points); Concepts of Astronomy (20 credit points); Properties of Matter (20 credit points); Instrumentation & Physics Skills (20 credit points); and Mathematical Techniques (20 credit points). In Year Two, you will study a number of Physics modules, as well as a year long education module which includes a work-based placement. Core modules include: Fundamental Forces (20 credit points); Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics (20 credit points); The Quantum World (20 credit points); Modern Optics and Image Processing (20 credit points); and Learning Physics: Pedagogy, Progression and Practice (20 credit points). Optional modules include: Stars and Galaxies (20 credit points); Anatomy and Diagnostic Imaging (20 credit points); and Nuclear Materials Science (20 credit points). In the final year of your study, you focus on you developing an in-depth knowledge of the pedagogical skills, assessment requirements and self-reflection required to be a successful Early Career Teacher: Learning to be a teacher; Learning to teach; Learning to teach a subject 1; and Learning to teach a subject 2.