PGCE English
University of York
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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This course will prepare you to teach National Curriculum at KS3 and KS4 (11-16), specialising in English. Learn to be an effective teacher, and gain an insight into the key skills your students will need across English, drama, media and ICT. Get to grips with up-to-date thinking and the latest research in teaching and learning. On successfully completing this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE).

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Alice
05 Dec 24

The best thing is that everyone is always very keen to help you and you never feel left alone. The worst thing is probably the distance from..Read more

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Kate
21 Feb 24

Supervisors and professors encourage the use of their office hours and the seminar structure allows everyone to express their interests. The learning is effective and the students..Read more

Entry requirements

2:2 or equivalent in English. We also accept combined honours degrees where English makes up at least 50% of the award.If your undergraduate degree is not in English or a related subject, we may still may be able to offer you a place if you also have a postgraduate degree in English or Grade B in A level English Literature and/or English Language.If your undergraduate degree is not at least 50% English, we may require you to undertake a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course prior to starting your PGCE.

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£9,250 per year

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£25,900 per year

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£25,900 per year

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Accommodation - 3960 Per year

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Alice
05 Dec 24
English - BA (Hons)
The best thing is that everyone is always very keen to help you and you never feel left alone. The worst thing is probably the distance from...
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Kate
21 Feb 24
English - BA (Hons)
Supervisors and professors encourage the use of their office hours and the seminar structure allows everyone to express their interests. The learning is effective and the students...
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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