PGCE Secondary English

UK

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What will I learn?

Train to be a teacher through our Ofsted Outstanding-rated PGCE Secondary English.

Skilled teachers make a difference to the lives of those they teach. This teacher training course is designed to enable you to become a qualified, passionate teacher of English in Secondary schools.

We encourage you to embrace the professional qualities and attributes that successful teachers need, including:

  • the ability to inspire, engage and motivate learners in your subject
  • a commitment to inclusion and your pupils’ wellbeing
  • impeccable personal and professional conduct, and
  • the ability to reflect on your own progress and continue to develop.

With our support, you’ll become an empathetic and skilled teaching professional who is responsive to the needs of all pupils. You’ll have a positive impact on those you teach – from the beginning of your training within schools.

Overview

Explore the fundamentals of teaching through an integrated programme that encompasses both university and school-based training.

How will I be assessed?

Throughout the programme, you’ll gather examples of practice to reflect your progress at each of the four review points during the course.

Your Training Mentor will observe you regularly during school training, and provide personalised feedback to enable you to succeed as a teacher.

You’ll write reflective reviews; these are designed to help you further your knowledge and skills and to become a reflective practitioner.

Careers

As a graduate of our PGCE with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you can begin your teaching career right away.

During the course, we offer support with applications and interviews so that you can give your teaching career the best possible start.

Which department am I in?

School of Education

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£15,750.00 (16,58,244) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

23 September 2024

Venue

Sion Hill

Sion Hill Place,

Bath,

Bath and North East Somerset,

BA1 5SF, England

Entry requirements

For international students

In order to apply you'll need to have completed, or be in the final year of a UK degree (or an equivalent qualification). You’re required to have a good honours degree or above, with at least 50% English, such as English Language, English Literature, Linguistics, Literary Studies, Theatre or Media Studies. Joint degrees must have a text-based second subject. Together with this, you need a good English A-Level. You'll also need GCSE passes at grade 4/C or above (or recognised equivalents) in English and Mathematics. In addition, for some Secondary programmes you are also required to have an A-level in the subject. IELTS Academic 6.5 or 7.0: This must include a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. TOEFL iBT - This must include a total of 75, to include a minimum 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Bath Spa University

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