PGCE (Secondary): Modern Languages
Goldsmiths, University of London
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SEP-26

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This programme encourages an interactive teaching approach that builds confidence, develops understanding of how the language system works and leads to purposeful language use. It provides you with the tools to make the study of language stimulating for the full range of learners.Choose between French, German, Spanish, *Arabic and *Mandarin pathways. You’ll work with young people from a wide range of backgrounds, aptitudes and needs. This is challenging as well as exciting, and the programme ...Read more

This programme encourages an interactive teaching approach that builds confidence, develops understanding of how the language system works and leads to purposeful language use. It provides you with the tools to make the study of language stimulating for the full range of learners.Choose between French, German, Spanish, *Arabic and *Mandarin pathways. You’ll work with young people from a wide range of backgrounds, aptitudes and needs. This is challenging as well as exciting, and the programme offers a gradual and supportive introduction to the classroom. You'll spend time in subject-specific groups, looking at issues and resources particular to their languages.We'll help you to understand what constitutes ‘good practice’ in teaching.We encourage you to develop a second or third teaching language, and we build in opportunities for you to teach each other.You’ll have the opportunity to use stories, songs, drama, multimedia, and artworks in your practice.Learn how to develop engaging content and teaching strategies. You’ll have the chance to work with Primary PGCE colleagues to look at the implication of teaching languages in primary schools on policy and pedagogy.

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Entry requirements

Students will need: to meet our fitness to train requirements: a GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics. Please note, we can only accept some UK and international GCSE equivalent qualifications. A complete list of accepted UK GCSE equivalencies can be found here: link. If you have a non-UK qualification that you believe is GCSE equivalent, you must check this with the Admissions team. They should have an undergraduate honours degree, at 2:2 or above from a university in the United Kingdom or an international equivalent that includes an appropriate element of French, German, Spanish or Mandarin or an A-level (or equivalent) in French, German, Spanish or Mandarin (normally at Grade C or above).

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

£21,200 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

£21,200 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross, London London Greater London SE14 6NW United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: New Cross  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: New Cross  0.1 miles away
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