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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
This course qualifies you to teach modern languages at 11-16 (with post-16 enhancement).For many children, school is the first opportunity to learn a foreign language. As a language teacher you will not only help them to communicate, but deepen their understanding of other cultures and promote international tolerance and understanding.Tailoring your courseWe want to make sure that you have all the options you need to become the teacher you want to be. That's why we give you a range of opportunities to make your course your own. Language specialisationAll of our courses include studying two languages. On this course, German will be your first language with either French or Spanish as your second.You'll attend sessions to develop your own language skills, with a particular focus on your second language.Choosing your path You can choose to study this course as a University of York PGCE trainee or through our partnership with Pathfinder Teaching School Hub. The following routes are open to you: University of York core PGCE Pathfinder Teaching School Hub Pathfinder trainees work with University of York PGCE trainees at the University for Curriculum Area sessions. Whole School Issues sessions are usually delivered in the partner school. Each route has a different course code and institution code. Please see our information on applying for details.AccreditationOn successfully completing this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE).