Durham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE Secondary (English) in Durham United Kingdom | Durham University
Durham University
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Durham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,750
(c. USD30,320.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
From designing lessons to creating the ideal classroom atmosphere, from fostering motivation to handling classroom behavior, the PGCE Secondary English program prepares you to be a skilled and creative English educator capable of nurturing a passion for language in young learners.
This course explores the breadth of English as a subject across the 11-16 age group, enhancing both your subject expertise and teaching methods as you learn strategies to make English engaging and accessible in educational settings.
Upon completing the PGCE, you'll earn a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Durham University and qualify for Qualified Teacher Status. The QTS component is accredited by Newcastle University and granted by the Department of Education.
Our program combines academic research with hands-on classroom experience, setting you on the path to success as a new teacher. We integrate the Core Content Framework throughout the PGCE to ensure you're fully prepared for the Early Career Framework, which will guide your first two years in the profession.
University-led sessions center on weekly teaching themes, complemented by subject-specific workshops taught by university and school partnership experts. Professional Studies classes deepen your grasp of key educational concepts and classroom techniques, helping you reflect on your teaching style and growth as an educator.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The equivalent of a UK 2:2 honours degree of which approximately 50% is comprised of English or a closely related subject. If your degree is from an overseas institution you must apply for a Statement of Comparability from NARIC
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 (or C) or above (or equivalent) which must be achieved by the time of application. If your equivalent qualifications are from an overseas institution you must apply for a Statement of Comparability from NARIC (ecctis.co.uk/naric/)
Your interpersonal qualities and your potential to achieve professional skills relating to the Teachers' Standards will be considered when making an admissions decision. Candidates who meet the criteria, will be invited to an interview. The interview process will involve an individual interview with a pre-prepared presentation element and a series of tasks designed to illustrate your potential to meet the Teachers' Standards by the end of the course.
Ielts - 7.0 with no component under 6.5, TOEFL iBT - 102 with no component under 25
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 (or C) or above (or equivalent) which must be achieved by the time of application. If your equivalent qualifications are from an overseas institution you must apply for a Statement of Comparability from NARIC (ecctis.co.uk/naric/)
Your interpersonal qualities and your potential to achieve professional skills relating to the Teachers' Standards will be considered when making an admissions decision. Candidates who meet the criteria, will be invited to an interview. The interview process will involve an individual interview with a pre-prepared presentation element and a series of tasks designed to illustrate your potential to meet the Teachers' Standards by the end of the course.
Ielts - 7.0 with no component under 6.5, TOEFL iBT - 102 with no component under 25
Tuition
GBP
22,750