UWE Bristol

PGCE with QTS Secondary English

UWE BristolBristol, United Kingdom

Course overview

Postgraduate Certificate in Education Secondary Initial Teacher Education English trains teachers to practice as a subject specialist teacher for the secondary age range (11-16). Trainees are assessed against the standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) across the age range.

Key highlights

  • Trains subject specialist English teachers for the 11-16 age range
  • Assessed against the standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Leads to Qualified Teacher Status alongside a postgraduate certificate

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • Degree: 2:2 — to include related subject; or above

Careers this course leads to

  • Secondary English teacher
  • Head of English department
  • Literacy coordinator
  • Head of year
  • Special educational needs teacher

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 UWE Bristol, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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