Secondary English with QTS (11-16) - PGCE
Birmingham City UniversityCity Centre, United Kingdom
Course overview
Do you want to help pupils express themselves, to become critical thinkers and develop the vital skills they need to succeed, not just in English, but also in other areas of their education and beyond? Our PGCE in English will develop you into a teacher able to deliver the wide-ranging curriculum covered under English, including Language, Literature and supporting studies in Drama and Media...
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status for teaching ages 11 to 16
- Prepares you to teach English Language and Literature
- Includes supporting studies in Drama and Media teaching
- Develops skills to help pupils become critical thinkers
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject; or above
- Additional condition: interview — All applicants will be interviewed; see 'interview arrangements' below.
Scholarships
Bowater Financial Assistance Award
Graduate Scholarship
20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Postgraduate Scholarships
BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary English teacher
- Newly qualified teacher (early career teacher)
- English and Drama teacher
- English and Media teacher
- Head of English department
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 in 2026/27
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 Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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