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    PGCE Full-time 1 year

Course Description

Gain the knowledge and skills to be a fully qualified English teacher on this PGCE Secondary course at the University of Southampton. You’ll divide your time between school placements and the University as you develop the theory and techniques to teach the subject to all secondary school pupils. With this qualification you’ll be able to work in academy, state-maintained, independent and special schools in England and Wales.

Entry Requirements

You’ll need:

  • A degree in English or a related subject
  • GCSEs (minimum grade 4/C) in English language and maths

If you don’t have the required GCSEs we’ll ask you at the offer stage to take equivalency tests. You’ll need to cover the cost of the tests yourself.

Secondary school classroom experience may strengthen your application.

Before applying, you should read the UK National Curriculum for English and the standards for the award of Qualified Teacher Status.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Successfully completing this course will give you Qualified Teacher Status in addition to your PGCE award. This means you'll be able to work in academy, state-maintained, independent and special schools in England and Wales.

We have high employment rates from our PGCE Secondary courses, with many trainees going on to work in our partnership schools. 

If you choose to continue your studies, the credits you build up from your master’s-level modules can be put towards a future master’s degree qualification. 

Module Details

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