Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Modern Foreign Languages) PGCE

King’s College London Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy

Full time September PGCE Full-time: 37 weeks

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Are you passionate about teaching modern foreign languages? Kickstart your teaching career with our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Modern Foreign Languages) PGCE. This outstanding course, rated 'Ofsted Outstanding', offers a strong research-based curriculum, equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge for success in the classroom. Benefit from our working partnership with over 150 London schools, providing unique opportunities to teach a diverse mix of students. With modules covering professional practice, school data, policy and pedagogical studies, you'll gain 60 Master's-level credits, putting you on the path to a Master's degree. Join us and become a confident and effective language teacher.

About the course

The course provides practical and theoretical ideas about language teaching from tutors and practising teachers. You will be able to participate in the research projects of the course tutors and develop as classroom researchers over the course. In the last research assessment exercise, the department was rated second in the UK (REF, 2014).

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's degree in languages with 2:2 honours or above (or overseas equivalent). Joint language degrees are welcome provided there is a major (50% or more) languages component.

GCSE grade C or above, or an equivalent qualification, in English Language and mathematics.

Applicants for Modern Foreign Languages need to offer two languages, either French and German or French and Spanish, with qualifications equivalent to at least A-level (CEFR B2) in the subsidiary language. As a guide, you should be proficient enough in your subsidiary language to teach it at GCSE level - this would require an A level or above.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

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01 January 2024

Where will I study?

King’s College London

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We are dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. King's is home to over 18,000 postgraduate students and attracts some of the best academic minds in the world. We are recognised for the global influence of our research and innovation and are amongst the world’s best universities for research excellence and power (REF 2021), creating the perfect environment for you to share and develop your passion. Our PhD completion rates at King’s are among the highest in the country and, with our Centre for Doctoral Studies, you can be sure to receive the best support to ensure success. Our students benefit from connections with employers, universities and organisations throughout London and across the globe.

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Pardaad

'King’s College London was the obvious first choice in the PGCE application process due to its outstanding reputation and London location. The small group sizes and emphasis on one-to-one support were absolutely crucial throughout a demanding year of teaching and studying.'