Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE Secondary English in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
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Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,500
(c. USD30,063.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The PGCE Secondary (English) program prepares you to instruct English at the secondary level in the UK, covering ages 11-16 or 11-18, including the National Curriculum, GCSE, and A-level syllabi. The curriculum also incorporates drama, media studies, and information and communication technology. Upon completion, you'll earn a postgraduate qualification and be eligible for qualified teacher status (QTS). University-led sessions, conducted by experienced educators and examiners, allow you to analyze teaching methodologies for KS4/GCSE and AS/A-level English. The program focuses on converting your subject expertise into effective teaching techniques and applying educational theories in practical settings. Additionally, seasoned teachers from our partner schools contribute their knowledge, with subject mentors offering guidance to enhance your teaching approaches and subject mastery.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum 2:2 honours degree in English Literature, English Language, Linguistics or a joint honours degree with at least 50% of these subjects. Applicants who do not have a substantial amount (50% minimum) of English / English Literature in their degree may be eligible for a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course provided they have an A-level in either English Language or English Literature at grade B or above. Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics. In addition to a grade C at GCSE in English Language, applicants whose first language is not English are required to meet the following language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 22 in writing and 20 in the other sub-sections, or Pearson PTE overall score of 62 with a minimum score of 62 in writing and 55 in the other sub-sections, or Cambridge CAE grade A or Cambridge CPE grade C (please note that the Cambridge First Certificate in English is not acceptable).
Tuition
GBP
22,500