London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (English) PGCE in London United Kingdom | King's College London
King's College London
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,820
(c. USD31,899.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
10 months
The PGCE English program at King's provides both practical and theoretical approaches to teaching English, demonstrating effective classroom methodologies. Students enjoy the college's prime South Bank location, with easy access to cultural landmarks like the Globe Theatre, BFI, and Saison Poetry Library. Led by a distinguished team of English specialists renowned for their training expertise, this program offers exceptional advantages. King's PGCE programs have received Ofsted's Outstanding rating, partly due to their strong research foundation. The department was recognized as London's top education research institution in the latest assessment (REF, 2021).Unique advantages include:Collaborations with premier cultural organizations like the Globe and National Theatre that enhance learning beyond traditional classroom settings.An extensive network of partner schools across London and surrounding areas, offering valuable experience teaching diverse student populations.92% of our PGCE graduates secured teaching positions as Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in UK and international schools (JISC Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).Two coursework assignments provide 60 Master's-level credits - equivalent to one-third of an MA degree - accelerating your path to advanced qualifications.The PGCE English program includes four core modules and two teaching placements in London-area secondary schools. This intensive ten-month course (September-June) requires 120 credits for completion. Through university-based sessions and school placements, you'll develop expertise in educational theory, professional practice, and subject-specific pedagogy. Graduates emerge fully prepared for teaching careers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) accreditation.Career prospects:Most graduates enter teaching or education-related fields, with many advancing to departmental leadership or senior management roles. Others pursue careers in educational administration, advisory services, or inspection.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Standard requirements: A minimum 2:2 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Programme-Specific Requirements: Our PGCE programmes all require a minimum of a bachelor's degree with at least 2:2 honours (or overseas equivalent). A variety of subjects will be acceptable: Single honours English or joint honours (with English as half). Academic theatre studies degrees (but candidates have to make up the gaps in subject knowledge during the course of the year). Communications, media or linguistic degrees, depending on what the degree entailed (in particular, any substantial amount of textual examination). Those candidates whose first degree is not in English will need to demonstrate significant literature subject knowledge within their application. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate IELTS of 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill. TOEFL IBT 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23  in each of the other skills.
Tuition
GBP
23,820