Secondary Latin and Classics PGCE
University of Sussex
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This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You’ll learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire or Kent.We will develop your skills as a reflective practitioner. We use an innovative range of assessment modes that enable you to succeed. School-led teacher education is run by experienced mentors and professional tutors. Youll be supported by University tutors throughout the year.We have an excellent record of graduate ...Read more

This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You’ll learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire or Kent.

We will develop your skills as a reflective practitioner. We use an innovative range of assessment modes that enable you to succeed. School-led teacher education is run by experienced mentors and professional tutors. You'll be supported by University tutors throughout the year.

We have an excellent record of graduate employment. Our employability records surpass national benchmarks.

We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide the course as set out here. For the school-experience component of the PGCE, we’ll aim to find you a placement within 50 miles of the University or your home. If we can’t secure enough placements, we may have to withdraw an offer of a place on the course.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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8th
CUG Ranking
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47th

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Entry requirements

You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements - You will need a strong knowledge and understanding of Classics (Latin, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History, Ancient Greek), and a sound awareness of how the classical subjects are currently taught within Secondary state schools; an undergraduate degree in Classics or a related discipline. Candidates with related degrees in Archaeology or History will need to demonstrate that they have a strong foundation in Classics, eg. an A level in Classical Civilisation or Latin/Greek. Other related degrees and professional experience may be considered if a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course is undertaken before starting the teacher training course; please see further details below. Any Applicants without formal qualifications in Latin/Ancient Languages should be able to demonstrate a keen interest and proven commitment to their study. Those without a Classics (or related) degree will need to undertake a Masters degree before applying. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body; GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview.

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£954 month

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£1,850 month

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Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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