Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE Secondary School Direct (Spanish) 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
22,000
(c. USD29,353.5)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The PGCE Secondary School Direct (Spanish) program equips you with both hands-on teaching experience and academic foundations to excel as a Spanish educator. Unlike traditional PGCE routes, this School Direct pathway offers extra preparatory time in schools before the course begins, along with a tailored curriculum. You'll specialize in teaching either 11-16, 11-18 or 14-19 age groups to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), mastering the National Curriculum and exam preparation for GCSE, AS and A2 levels. Most of the program emphasizes practical teaching skills through extensive classroom placements, including primary school exposure and teaching rotations across multiple secondary schools. You'll complete 25 weeks of school-based training across various educational settings. This experiential learning is complemented by studying contemporary educational theories, concepts, and current trends. Partnering with schools across Greater Manchester, the School Direct model enables participating schools to handpick trainees who typically continue working within their training school network (though employment isn't guaranteed).
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 Spanish speaker, approximately 50% or more of your degree content should have focused on Spanish. 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 German). 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 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
22,000