PGCE Secondary Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) French and Spanish
University of Exeter
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You will be part of a cohort of trainees all learning to teach modern foreign languages and working with a dedicated team of MFL teaching experts The course is active and participatory, placing considerable emphasis on working collaboratively with others and learning together Building on your existing languages experience you will learn the theoretical and practical approaches to teaching through Key Stages 3-5 in the varied classroom situations you will encounter Explore the opportunities and ...Read more

You will be part of a cohort of trainees all learning to teach modern foreign languages and working with a dedicated team of MFL teaching experts The course is active and participatory, placing considerable emphasis on working collaboratively with others and learning together Building on your existing languages experience you will learn the theoretical and practical approaches to teaching through Key Stages 3-5 in the varied classroom situations you will encounter Explore the opportunities and challenges that face teachers and learners of modern foreign languages in Britain today, the strategies for language acquisition and the need for strong intercultural understandingYou will develop your confidence, competence and independence as a teacher with the unique Exeter Model of Initial Teacher Education which progressively increases your school-based teaching over three termsYou will join a supportive community of trainees and teachers who are passionate about education and research and will support you during your course and beyondAchieving the PGCE provides 60 M-level credits alongside your Qualified Teacher Status.Apply nowOpen days and visiting us100% of our Education research has internationally excellent impactBased on research impact rated 4 3 in REF 2021Top 125 in the world for EducationThe Times Higher World University Rankings by Subject 2021.

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41/279
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10th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
11th
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Eloise
19 Aug 25

The sports facilities are mostly excellent but the pools could be bigger and the sports hall and squash courts need..Read more

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Holly
17 Feb 25

I have really enjoyed the location of Exeter. Being surrounded by Devon’s landscapes makes us really lucky. The beach trips have been a considerable highlight of my experience...Read more

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Secondary PGCE students must have an honours degree and GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or equivalent. A satisfactory medical assessment and DBS enhanced check along with satisfactory references are also requirements for entry. Selection is based on the information provided on the DfE Apply application and on performance at interview. We are looking for applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in English (literature or language), or American/Commonwealth Literature or Linguistics. If you have a 2:2 honours degree in one of these subjects, you will also need a grade B in A-level English or equivalent. The A-level isnt essential if you have a 2:1 or above. In addition, we will also consider English-related degrees such as Drama, Cultural/Media Studies, Film or Journalism, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies or Anglo Saxon, Norse & Celtic Studies. For these degrees at any classification, we also require a grade B in A-level English (or equivalent). Combined-honours degrees will also be considered: here we are looking for the English element to be at least 50% of the degree along with a grade B in A-level English (or equivalent). The A-level isnt essential if you have a 2:1 or above.

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£9,535 per year

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£24,700 per year

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£24,700 per year

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Eloise
19 Aug 25
Modern Languages - BA (Hons)
The sports facilities are mostly excellent but the pools could be bigger and the sports hall and squash courts need...
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Holly
17 Feb 25
English - BA (Hons)
I have really enjoyed the location of Exeter. Being surrounded by Devon’s landscapes makes us really lucky. The beach trips have been a considerable highlight of my experience....
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University of Exeter
University of Exeter , Exeter

A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete...

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