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PGCE Secondary Education English

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Youre looking for a lifelong, challenging and exciting career, teaching may be for you. We were rated Outstanding in our most recent OFSTED inspection (2015/16) and we offer our students an exceptional training experience. As well as English, the PGCE Secondary award, with QTS, is also available in Mathematics, Physical Education, Computing, Biology, Art & Design, History and Geography. Youll be supported by a range of experienced professionals, both during school placements and by academic staff at the university. The programme aims to help you become an engaging and effective teacher of your subject within the 11€“16 age range, with additional opportunities to teach post-16.

General Eligibility

  • An honours degree, normally at 2.2 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

  • If you do not hold a 2.2 or above, we may be able to consider your application but will require additional information.

  • If you do not hold a degree in a relevant subject we will be able to consider your application if you have other qualifications, such as A Levels or postgraduate qualifications in the subject.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

All students must complete the following modules:

  • Professional Development Evidence File (PDE)

  • School Experience One

  • School Experience Two

  • School Experience Three

  • Teaching, Learning and Pedagogical Theory in the Secondary Curriculum

  • School Research Enquiry

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
  • EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

  • GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above, or an equivalent qualification.

  • If you don’t have a traditional GCSE, get in touch with our admissions team who will be able to advise you.

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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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