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BA (Hons) Secondary Education (11-16) and English with QTS

University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The University of Bolton's BSc (Hons) Secondary Education (11-16) and English degree is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in teaching English at Key Stages 3 and 4 (ages 11-16). The course offers a grounding in English and examines how this can support a career in education and school-based experience. During this course, you'll have the opportunity to develop a high level of knowledge and skill in English language and literature. You'll also gain transferable skills such as planning, time management, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, critical literary and linguistic analysis, research and self-discipline.

General Eligibility

104 UCAS points. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. Your Level 3 subjects must include English; for instance, A-level English Language or English Literature. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. Please contact us for a list of acceptable GCSE equivalents. You’ll be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

Part Time Work Details

Apprentices will need to be employed by your organization for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Your organization will also need to commit to sponsoring apprentices to complete this qualification.

What You'll Study

1 Modules
The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course. Introduction to Teaching and Learning, Inclusion and Behaviour Introduction to Literature: Form and Genre Introduction to Literature: Text and Context Shakespeare in Performance Introduction to Language Study Writing for Diverse Audiences Creative Approaches to Curriculum Delivery Teaching English in the Secondary Sector Perspectives on Poetry Aspects of Prose Fiction Approaches to Drama Exploring Non-Fiction Developing Professional Practice and Promoting Wellbeing Curriculum Development and Professionalism in Secondary Education Secondary School Placement Independent Research Project: Secondary Sector Data and its Uses in Teaching English Secondary QTS English

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications –

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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