Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE Secondary School Direct (English) 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. USD29,987.55)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The PGCE Secondary School Direct (English) program equips you with both hands-on experience and academic foundations to excel as an English educator. Unlike traditional teacher training routes, this School Direct pathway offers extra preparatory time in schools before the PGCE begins, along with a tailored curriculum. The program concentrates on the 11-16 age bracket to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), covering the National Curriculum and exam preparation strategies for GCSE, AS and A-Level. Most of the training emphasizes developing practical teaching skills through extensive classroom experience, including placements in Primary schools and multiple Secondary institutions. Over 25 weeks of the PGCE are dedicated to immersive school placements across various educational settings. This experiential learning is complemented by exploring contemporary educational theories, key concepts, and emerging trends in pedagogy.
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 of 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