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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
Full Time
OCT-26
1 Year
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
Select a an exam type
Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the secondary school English curriculum for the 11-16 age range. You’ll learn how to teach both English language and literature, covering subjects such as media, drama, and phonics. You’ll look at a variety of short texts and poetry – perhaps Shelagh Delaney’s play, A Taste of Honey, the poetry of John Agard or prose such as Conan Doyle’s The Sign of the Four – and you’ll focus on how you can turn literature into learning. During the course, you’ll explore ways to teach literature, to develop oracy and spoken language confidence and proficiency. You’ll also learn how to prepare a novel for teaching and the role literary theories might play in our approach to teaching works of literature. And, you’ll typically have language lessons to help you develop your skills in areas such as grammar. You may go on a trip to a local art gallery to reflect on art as a stimulus for writing and have guest lectures from practising English teachers and people working for exam boards. The course is taught by our highly experienced subject experts who have been both practising teachers and are researchers in the field.
2:2 UK honours degree (or international equivalent). Your degree needs to support the subject knowledge requirements of the national curriculum. For exceptional candidates, particularly those with substantial relevant work experience in schools or relevant occupations, we will consider applications from those who hold a 3rd class degree. GCSEs at grade C or 4 or above in English language and mathematics. We don't accept the following qualifications as equivalent to GCSE: adult numeracy and literacy, functional skills or key skills. However, equivalency tests in English, mathematics and science are provided by Manchester Metropolitan University. The School of Teacher Education will accept these equivalency tests for any of its initial teacher education courses at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Successful candidates will demonstrate a good understanding of teaching and learning within a secondary school setting as well as show the potential to develop as a teacher. Candidates should be able to evidence their understanding by drawing on related examples or experiences, such as time spent in schools or other educational settings. A Disclosure and Barring Service Check and DfE Fitness to Teach test are also required.
Students living in
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£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
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£9,535 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£21,500 per year
Students from EU
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£21,500 per year
Students from International
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