PGCE Secondary Education with Modern Foreign Languages
Plymouth Marjon University
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Course SummaryOur PGCE Modern Languages builds on your existing language qualifications to become the kind of teacher who makes a real difference in pupils’ lives. On completion of this course, you’ll be fully prepared to support pupils aged from 11 to 16 (key stages three and four) in their secondary education, and have the opportunity to teach post 16 learners supporting them in their A level studies.PGCE Modern Languages comprises four main areas - general professional studies, curriculum ...Read more

Course Summary

Our PGCE Modern Languages builds on your existing language qualifications to become the kind of teacher who makes a real difference in pupils’ lives. On completion of this course, you’ll be fully prepared to support pupils aged from 11 to 16 (key stages three and four) in their secondary education, and have the opportunity to teach post 16 learners supporting them in their A level studies.

PGCE Modern Languages comprises four main areas - general professional studies, curriculum studies (with modern languages specific methodology), placements in lead and second schools a minimum of 120 days over three terms) and academic assignments.

You’ll explore a range of topics to give you a deep understanding of what teachers need to do on a daily basis in order to be effective in their role. We’re committed to enhancing your natural passion for teaching, developing your subject knowledge, and helping you apply new-found knowledge and skills to lessons. To help you make a strong start funded and optional MFL Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses are available too ahead of starting PGCE Modern Languages.

What might you become?

Plymouth Marjon University is widely renowned for producing excellent teachers. We have superb links with over 300 partnership schools throughout the South West, London and overseas and our graduates teach in schools across the country.

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60/101
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61st
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115th
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Libby
16 Jan 25

I really like the small feel of Marjon, as I am known by my tutors on a personal level which can not be had at a bigger University. Also, it is much easier to make friendships..Read more

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Briea
06 Jan 25

Lovely small uni it’s a great atmosphere...Read more

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Entry requirements

A degree at 2:2 or above. GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 or grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification). Experience of working with young people.

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£9,250 per year

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£14,600 per year

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£14,600 per year

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Libby
16 Jan 25
PGCE Primary
I really like the small feel of Marjon, as I am known by my tutors on a personal level which can not be had at a bigger University. Also, it is much easier to make friendships...
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Briea
06 Jan 25
PGCE Primary
Lovely small uni it’s a great atmosphere....
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Plymouth Marjon University
Derriford Road Plymouth Devon PL6 8BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  2.1 miles away

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