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Education (11) Languages, Literature & Culture (21)

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The PGCE Secondary German programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to teach German to students aged 11 to 16 or 11 to 18. With a strong emphasis on the National Curriculum, GCSE, and A-level teaching, this programme leads to a postgraduate qualification and recommendation for qualified teacher status (QTS). Our interactive sessions, led by experienced tutors and guest speakers, focus on creative and engaging language lessons. You'll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on teaching experience in our network of over 200 schools and colleges. Entry requirements include a 2:2 honours degree and a strong academic record in German, French, or Spanish.

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Course description

PGCE Secondary (German) will train you to teach French across the 11 to 16 or 11 to 18 age range.

It will prepare you to teach the National Curriculum, GCSE and A-level.

Completion leads to a postgraduate qualification and recommendation for qualified teacher status (QTS).

University-based sessions will enable you to reflect on teaching methods.

We are dedicated to developing your expertise and we believe passionately in the benefits of creative, motivating and engaging language lessons in order to create the next generation of lifelong language speakers.

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Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:2 honours degree. If you are not a native German speaker, approximately 50% or more of your degree content should have focused on German.

A strong academic record at A-level (or equivalent), including French, German or Spanish.

You should also be able to speak a second language (French or Spanish). If this is at beginners' level, you would be required to develop it through a funded Subject Knowledge Enhancement course, available at various institutions.

Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics.

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