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University of Manchester: PGCE Secondary English
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Environment, Education and Development |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Summary
PGCE Secondary (English) will train you to teach secondary English in the UK across the 11 to 16 or 11 to 18 age range, including the National Curriculum, GCSE and A-level.
It also includes drama, media and information and communication technology.
Completion leads to a postgraduate qualification and recommendation for qualified teacher status (QTS).
University-based sessions will enable you to reflect on teaching methods and are taught by tutors with expertise in teaching in schools and colleges and examining KS4/GCSE and AS/A-level English.
We will help you to transform your subject knowledge into teaching skills and educational theory into practice.
We also use the expertise of experienced teachers from our partnership schools to complement the teaching of University-based sessions.
This includes sessions led by subject mentors, who will help you develop your subject knowledge and provide advice about teaching methods.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum 2:2 honours degree in English Literature, English Language, Linguistics or a joint honours degree with at least 50% of these subjects. Applicants who do not have a substantial amount (50% minimum) of English / English Literature in their degree may be eligible for a Programme Preparation Portfolio course provided they have an A-level in either English Language or English Literature at grade B or above. Minimum 104 UCAS points at A Level, including at least a B in an English subject. C grade will be considered if you can demonstrate sustained academic progression since your A Level awards. Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics. Those successful at interview, who have not studied English Literature since GCSE level, will likely have an additional offer condition of Programme Preparation Portfolio. The UK English curriculum teaching currently relies heavily on literature knowledge, so this is a necessity to be a successful English teacher in the UK. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
PGCE Secondary (English) will train you to teach secondary English in the UK across the 11 to 16 or 11 to 18 age range, including the National Curriculum, GCSE and A-level.
It also includes drama, media and information and communication technology.
Completion leads to a postgraduate qualification and recommendation for qualified teacher status (QTS).
University-based sessions will enable you to reflect on teaching methods and are taught by tutors with expertise in teaching in schools and colleges and examining KS4/GCSE and AS/A-level English.
We will help you to transform your subject knowledge into teaching skills and educational theory into practice.
We also use the expertise of experienced teachers from our partnership schools to complement the teaching of University-based sessions.
This includes sessions led by subject mentors, who will help you develop your subject knowledge and provide advice about teaching methods.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum 2:2 honours degree in English Literature, English Language, Linguistics or a joint honours degree with at least 50% of these subjects. Applicants who do not have a substantial amount (50% minimum) of English / English Literature in their degree may be eligible for a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course provided they have an A-level in either English Language or English Literature at grade B or above. Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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