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This secondary English program prepares you for Qualified Teacher Status while earning a PGCE qualification. You'll develop essential teaching skills through expert mentorship and hands-on experience in various school settings. Discover how to share your enthusiasm for English through engaging classroom instruction. The curriculum covers core teaching methodologies alongside specialized techniques for English education. You'll gain insights into shaping young minds, influencing students' self-perception and worldview. Our subject-focused modules explore text analysis, grammar instruction, literacy development, and creative approaches using drama and media. The program also covers lesson planning strategies, curriculum design, and comprehensive assessment techniques.
Your degree will normally be in English or a related subject, however your subject knowledge is more important than the qualification. If you are not certain whether your education history will qualify you to train to teach English, please contact the course team.
Your acceptance on this Secondary English PGCE course is also dependent on a successful interview, health check and criminal record declaration. You’ll be asked to complete a subject specific task at your interview.
IELTS - Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component
Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) including Home Edition
Overall score of 72 with component scores: Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Writing: 17, Speaking: 20