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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Queen's University Belfast
Full Time
16-SEP-24
36 weeks
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Queen's University Belfast
Full time
16-SEP-24
36 weeks
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Overview
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.
Our PGCE will appeal to you if you wish to move into teaching and if you are a graduate in Modern Languages or about to graduate in Modern Languages.
Extra places are reserved to prepare those who are interested in teaching their subject through the medium of Irish in Irish-medium schools. An additional certificate in Irish Medium Education (IME) is awarded in conjunction with St Mary's University College.
Professional Accreditations
We are a General Teaching Council (GTCNI) accredited provider of Initial Teacher Education programmes. o successful completion you will achieve Eligibility to Teach / Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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.
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Students from Domestic
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£9,250 per year
Students from Other UK
£9,250 - Fees applicable to England, Scotland or Wales (GB). Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
£20,800 per year
Students from EU
Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
£20,800 per year
Students from International
Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
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