Study PGCE Education (Modern Languages) at Queen's University Belfast in the UK, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The PGCE in Modern Languages is a recognised teaching qualification aligned to the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland professional competences which affords graduates ‘Eligibility to Teach’ (referred to in some other jurisdictions as 'qualified teacher status', QTS). The course is aligned broadly with the Northern Ireland Curriculum, supporting graduates in teaching Modern Languages across the 11-18 year age range. The programme aims to develop your competence and confidence in the teaching of Modern Languages and in the general professional role of the teacher.

Which department am I in?

School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

Study options

Full Time (36 Weeks)

Tuition fees

£622.22 (US$ 804) Week

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Queen's University Belfast

University Road,

Belfast,

County Antrim,

BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Full Time (36 Weeks)

Tuition fees

£622.22 (US$ 804) Week

This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

Expected November 2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Queen's University Belfast

University Road,

Belfast,

County Antrim,

BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants must possess the following: At least 2.2 Honours degree (single or joint honours) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, in one or more modern languages taught in Northern Ireland (French, German, Irish, Italian, Spanish). German and Italian alone (or in combination with each other) are not considered, but each is considered with one of French, Irish or Spanish. In all Honours degrees, modules in Modern Languages must make up at least 50% of the qualification; At the time of application, GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, and GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent qualification.

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