English PGCE
Leeds Trinity UniversityLeeds Trinity University, Main Campus (Horsforth)
Course overview
Our PGCE English course will give you the opportunity to extend your subject knowledge while developing the skills and understanding required to become an outstanding English teacher., Teaching secondary-age children is your chance to share your passion for your subject and inspire the next generation. Teaching children isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Every subject is different, which is why we centre our support on subject-specific knowledge, up-to-date teaching practices and, most importantly, your specific needs as a trainee teacher.
All our PGCE Secondary courses lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the award of a level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Awards a level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- Extends your English subject knowledge alongside teaching skills
- Support centred on subject-specific knowledge and up-to-date teaching practices
- Prepares you to teach English to secondary-age children
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include English; or above
- Degree: 3rd — considered case by case
- GCSE: 4 — to include English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, English
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
All Leeds Trinity graduates are eligible for a tuition fee discount on postgraduate courses of up to 50%, excluding PGCE Provider-led, School Direct or SCITT courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school English teacher
- Head of English department
- Literacy coordinator
- Further education English lecturer
- Special educational needs teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: See leedstrinity.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance | International: £15,000 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 Leeds Trinity University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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