Kingston University

Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: English

Kingston UniversityKingston Hill, United Kingdom

Course overview

Gain the skills needed to pass on your passion for language and literature Are you passionate about fostering pupils' enthusiasm and understanding of English? Kingston University's PGCE English course is the perfect platform for you to kickstart your teaching career. Our vision is to develop critically confident, well-rounded teachers who are values-driven and ready to positively impact the lives of young people in their communities.

This innovative, future-facing teacher training route will enable you to develop a deeper understanding of key areas of English subject knowledge. It will also give you the opportunity to develop creative and inclusive approaches to subject specific pedagogy. The course will explore the curricular requirements associated with English for 11-16 year-olds, as well as GCSE examinations.

Trips and workshops exploring cross curricula links to teaching English will both broaden your subject knowledge-base and benefit your future employability in schools. You will have the chance to put your learning into practice at Kingston's partnership schools. These schools, alongside the University, will provide the personalised support you need to achieve your best and go on to a successful and fulfilling career in secondary education.

The rest of the time will be spent being taught by highly experienced professionals who will support your emergence as a highly effective teacher. The Department of Education provides the latest in classroom technology to ensure you embark on your work experience with the utmost confidence. As a result, this course will prepare you for a successful career as a research-engaged English teacher.

You’ll learn how to use evidence to drive improvements in young people's learning and wellbeing.

Key highlights

  • Leads to Qualified Teacher Status for secondary English teaching
  • Covers English curriculum for 11-16 year-olds and GCSE examinations
  • Teaching practice in partnership schools with personalised support
  • Trips and workshops exploring cross-curricular links to English teaching
  • Access to the latest classroom technology before school placements
  • Trains research-engaged teachers using evidence to improve pupil learning

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include related subject; or above
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • Additional condition: interview — Additional requirements for English Secondary Teaching PGCE Open If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an online interview via Microsoft Teams.
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — All candidates who are offered a place will be required to have a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal records check, in Child Workforce.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Secondary school English teacher
  • Early career teacher (ECT) in English
  • Head of English department
  • Literacy coordinator
  • Private English tutor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,200 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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