how to become a psychology teacher

hi if i get a psychology degree, can i complete a PGCE after and then become a teacher (a-level students mostly)
would i need a QTS though??? how does this work??

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furryface12

You would get QTS through your PGCE :smile:

so yep, this is the perfect route.

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Anonymous #1

Original post by furryface12

You would get QTS through your PGCE :smile:

so yep, this is the perfect route.

thank you so much!! :smile:

would i be teaching GCSE & a-level ? if im only doing a-level psychology and haven’t got GCSE would i need to study gcse psychology too or would i be trained in the PGCE anyway?

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Original post by Anonymous

thank you so much!! :smile:

would i be teaching GCSE & a-level ? if im only doing a-level psychology and haven’t got GCSE would i need to study gcse psychology too or would i be trained in the PGCE anyway?

The GCSE and A level courses change regularly, but you'll learn everything you need to know through your degree and PGCE :smile:

and from keeping up with the syllabus of course. You'll be teaching whichever courses the school you're working for offers - but likely both GCSE and A level yes.

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Anonymous #1

Original post by furryface12

The GCSE and A level courses change regularly, but you'll learn everything you need to know through your degree and PGCE :smile:

and from keeping up with the syllabus of course. You'll be teaching whichever courses the school you're working for offers - but likely both GCSE and A level yes.