Secondary Initial Teacher Education English with QTS

This course may be eligible for a Government bursary. For funding options, please see the Government’s scholarships and bursaries page.

The secondary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is a one-year academic (36-week) course that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 60 credits at master’s level.

You’ll practise as a subject specialist teacher for the secondary age range (11-16), and gain experience of the 16-18 age range.

To develop expertise in your specialist subject area you’ll:

· Build your subject knowledge of literature and drama from the UK and across the globe.

· Read and discuss both influential and cutting-edge research to develop criticality.

· Experience and practice a range of effective and empowering pedagogies.

· Take part in workshops with expert teachers, academics, and practitioners across the field of English and Drama.

You’ll be encouraged to develop your own subject knowledge for teaching supported by experienced university tutors with many years' classroom experience themselves. We focus on principled practice, deep and rigorous subject knowledge, and purposeful playfulness.

You’ll be supported to create an inclusive, energetic, exciting classroom environment targeting a diverse range of students.

The course is just the beginning of what we hope will be a process of continual professional development throughout a challenging and rewarding career. Why not join us and start that career today?

For more information, including the most up to date module listing, see the entry for this course on the UWE Bristol website, by clicking on the ‘Visit website’ button located further down this page.