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  Secondary Education (English) with Recommendation for QTS PGCE


Brunel University London    Education

Full time See Course PGCE 1 year full-time
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Are you passionate about English and want to make a difference in the lives of young learners? Brunel's PGCE in Secondary Education (English) with Recommendation for QTS is the perfect programme for you. This one-year full-time course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful English teacher for students aged 11 to 16. With a strong focus on teaching methods, curriculum planning, and practical school-based placements, you will develop a deep understanding of how to engage and inspire your students. Plus, upon completion, you will receive a postgraduate certificate in Education (PGCE) and a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Join us and start your journey towards a rewarding career in education.

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English is one of the three core subjects within the UK curriculum, making English teachers in high demand with good opportunities for promotion.

Learning English can be simultaneously fascinating and challenging, but pupils’ achievement in both English Language and Literature can be strongly linked to how the subject is taught. This is where you can truly make a difference.

Brunel’s PGCE in Secondary Education (English) is designed to prepare you to teach pupils aged 11 to 16 with a focus on developing their aptitude for English. You will teach them English, not only in preparation for compulsory exams but also for life beyond school.

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Entry Requirements

Our conditions of entry to the PGCE Secondary Education programme require that applicants have:

An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the field in which you intend to teach. Normally this should be a 2.2 classification or above in preparation for Masters level professional study.

Maths and English grades A* to C or equivalent at GCSE level.

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