University of Sunderland

PGCE Secondary Education in English with QTS

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The PGCE Secondary Education in English qualifies you to teach English at secondary level in any state-maintained school in England. This one-year course combines theoretical learning with supervised teaching experience, including placements in diverse educational settings. Upon graduation, you’ll be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and you’ll already have valuable first-hand teaching experience, as well as a wide network of professional contacts who can help you find the right career opportunities.

Key highlights

  • Leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on graduation
  • Qualifies you to teach English in state-maintained secondary schools in England
  • Combines theoretical learning with supervised teaching experience
  • Placements in diverse educational settings
  • Build a wide network of professional contacts for career opportunities

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
  • Additional condition: interview — All successful applicants will be invited to an interview.

Scholarships

  • We Care Postgraduate Bursary

    The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Secondary school English teacher
  • Head of English department
  • Head of year
  • Special educational needs (SEN) teacher
  • English tutor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 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 University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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