Study PGCE Modern Languages (French with Spanish) at University of York in the UK, Education

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What will I learn?

Share your passion for language and culture with pupils aged 11-18 to build international understanding by studying PGCE (French with German or Spanish) at the University of York.Why choose York?Become part of a critically important education community. Learn to be an effective teacher, and gain an insight into the key skills your pupils will need to not only help them communicate, but deepen their understanding of other cultures. Through studying your PGCE at York, you will work with schools across the region to focus on the ever-changing landscape of education.Gain key classroom experience during your studies. At York, we pride ourselves on our research-informed approach to education. With two-thirds of your time spent working in schools on placements, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a classroom setting throughout your course.Develop your passion for language. All of our courses include studying two languages. On this course, French will be your first language with either German or Spanish as your second. Alongside your curriculum specific seminars, studies, you'll attend we dedicate some time for you to sessions to develop your own language skills, with a particular focus on your second language expertise by working with native speakers..Take your next step into teaching. This course will prepare you to teach modern languages at KS3 and KS4 (11-16) with a post-16 enhancement.. This programme is delivered through a University-based core route. We also work in partnership with the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) and Queen Ethelburga’s (QE).Please reference our course codes when applying. The course codes for PGCE Modern Languages (French with German or Spanish) arePGCE Modern Languages (French with German)RX11 (core code)W747 (NPCAT code)B296 (QE code)PGCE Modern Languages (French with Spanish)RXD1 (core code)K315 (NPCAT code)A273 (QE code)AccreditationOn successfully completing this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE).

Which department am I in?

Education

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£26,900.00 (US$ 34,739) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of York - Heslington Campus

Heslington,

York,

YO10 5DD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

2:2 or equivalent in French. We also accept combined honours degrees where French makes up at least 50% of the award.

If you would like to specialise in two languages but have only previously studied French, you may still be considered on the condition that you complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course.

If your undergraduate degree is not in French or a related subject, we may still may be able to offer you a place if you also have a postgraduate degree in French or Grade B in A level French.

If your undergraduate degree is not at least 50% French, we may require you to undertake a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course prior to starting your PGCE.

If you are a native speaker of French, you may be considered for the course even if your degree is not in a related subject.

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