PGCE Modern Languages (German with French)
University of York
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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. Thats why we give you a range of ...Read more

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).

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Great campus location - just far enough out of the city that it has lovely nature, but only a 20 minute walk into town. The college system is great for meeting people in all..Read more

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Undergraduate degree: 2:2 or equivalent in German. We also accept combined honours degrees where German makes up at least 50% of the award. If you would like to specialise in two languages but have only previously studied German, you may still be considered on the condition that you complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course. If your undergraduate degree is not in German or a related subject, we may still be able to offer you a place if you also have a postgraduate degree in German or Grade B in A level German. If your undergraduate degree is not at least 50% German, we may require you to undertake a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course prior to starting your PGCE. If you are a native speaker of German, you may be considered for the course even if your degree is not in a related subject. Additional requirements: GCSE Mathematics grade 4 (C), GCSE English grade 4 (C). This is in addition to any other English language requirements you may need to fulfil.

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£9,250 per year

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£25,900 per year

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Great campus location - just far enough out of the city that it has lovely nature, but only a 20 minute walk into town. The college system is great for meeting people in all...
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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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