Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE Secondary German in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,500
(c. USD30,170.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The PGCE Secondary (German) program prepares you to teach German to students aged 11-16 or 11-18, covering the National Curriculum, GCSE, and A-level. Upon completion, you'll earn a postgraduate qualification and receive recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). University sessions focus on reflective teaching practices. We are committed to enhancing your skills and advocate for dynamic, inspiring language instruction to foster lifelong language learners. Our interactive sessions showcase effective teaching strategies demonstrated by enthusiastic tutors and guest speakers. University instructors bring both exceptional teaching experience and expertise in cutting-edge educational research. With strong collaborations across diverse schools—including comprehensives, grammars, special education institutions, and sixth form colleges—we tailor placement opportunities to match your specific requirements. Many partner schools participate in joint research initiatives with the University.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum 2:2 honours degree. If you are not a native German speaker, approximately 50% or more of your degree content should have focused on German. A strong academic record at A-level (or equivalent), including French, German or Spanish. You should also be able to speak a second language (French or Spanish). If this is at beginners' level, you would be required to develop it through a funded Subject Knowledge Enhancement course, available at various institutions. 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