What will I learn?

PGCE Secondary School Direct (German) provides you with the practical training and theoretical knowledge required to become an outstanding German teacher. Compared with non-School Direct teacher trainees, you will benefit from additional time in school before the PGCE starts and follow a modified version of the course. Throughout, you will focus on the 11-16, 11-18 or 14-19 age ranges in order to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), learning to teach the National Curriculum and related national strategies surrounding GCSE, AS and A2-level study. The majority of the course focuses upon practical training in teaching and learning-related skills. You will enjoy extended periods of school experience, which will provide opportunities to work in a Primary setting and to teach in at least two different Secondary schools. In total, 25 weeks of your PGCE will be spent experiencing and working in different types of school. This practical training is underpinned by the development of your knowledge and understanding of educational theories, ideas and concepts, including current issues and developments.

Which department am I in?

School of Environment, Education and Development

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

Information not available

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Oxford Road,

Manchester,

Greater Manchester,

M13 9PL, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum 2:2 honours degree. If you are not a native German speaker, approximately 50% or more of your degree content should have focused on German. 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 Spanish). 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

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