Secondary Teaching Studies

Physics teaching at secondary level is one of the most valuable and challenging roles in education. Physics is a subject that many students find difficult, and skilled physics teachers who can make the discipline accessible and engaging are genuinely scarce. At the same time, physics provides the conceptual tools to understand the physical world from the atomic to the cosmic, and a good physics education is foundational for students who will go on to engineering, medicine, computing, and a wide range of other fields.

Teaching physics means both knowing the subject deeply and being able to communicate it with clarity and creativity.

At the University of Hull, this innovative two-year full-time programme is specifically designed for those who are committed to becoming secondary school physics teachers. The accelerated format compresses a specialist qualification into two years, making it suitable for those changing career direction or those who want to progress to classroom teaching as efficiently as possible. You will develop a specialist understanding of physics as a discipline, engaging with the concepts, methods, and historical development of the subject at degree level, alongside the pedagogical preparation needed to teach it effectively to secondary school pupils.

The programme includes practical school-based experience.

Graduates are eligible to progress to Qualified Teacher Status through the standard routes, and the degree provides a strong foundation for initial teacher training. Physics teachers are among the most sought-after specialists in the secondary school system, and graduates of this programme are well positioned for employment in schools across the country. The subject knowledge developed also provides a foundation for postgraduate study or career development in physics education research and school leadership.