Secondary in Modern Languages (Lead School Partner Route) PGCE with QTS
University of Chester
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In conjunction with Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester offer Modern Languages (11-16 with sixth form enhancement) as a subject specialism leading to the award PGCE with QTS. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning. ...Read more

In conjunction with Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester offer Modern Languages (11-16 with sixth form enhancement) as a subject specialism leading to the award PGCE with QTS. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning.

During the course, you will learn how to encourage young people’s language skills through your subject specialism. The course is designed to ensure you are confident in all basic national curriculum requirements.

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49th
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74th
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Entry requirements

Applicants will normally:

  • Hold or be expected to gain a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree
  • Have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English and Mathematics

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£9,535 per year

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Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£14,450 per year

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Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

The University of Chester is a 21 st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher...

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University of Chester
University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away
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