Secondary English
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree from a recognised higher education institution, and GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics. DBS check and medical check required. An interview is also required.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Develop as a highly qualified, creative and confident teacher of literature and English language, putting theory into practice as you gain specialist knowledge and skills in imaginative ways of teaching your specialist subject . You will also achieve Qualified Teacher Status (achieving QTS).
Key features
- Undertake two placements in schools
- Personalised development and support
- Develop your creativity and team-working skills
- Apply theory to your teaching practice as you gain confidence in analysing the evidence of your own practical experience and using it to inform your future actions
- Benefit from a qualification that gives you recommendation for QTS
Career opportunities
Our graduate teachers gain employment in local schools. You may also choose to build on the PGCE through further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.
Areas of study may include:
- The evidence-informed curriculum specialist
- The curriculum specialist: Secondary English
- School experience at two different placements
Information for international students
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Fees and funding
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Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGCE
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- study@beds.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0300 3300 073