PGCE with QTS Secondary English

The secondary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is a one-year academic (36-week) course that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 60 credits at master's level. You'll practise as a subject specialist teacher for the secondary age range (11-16), and gain experience of the 16-18 age range. To develop expertise in your specialist subject area you'll: build your subject knowledge of literature and drama from the UK and across the globe. read and discuss both influential and cutting-edge research to develop criticality. experience and practice a range of effective and empowering pedagogies. take part in workshops with expert teachers, academics, and practitioners across the field of English and Drama. You'll be encouraged to develop your own subject knowledge for teaching supported by experienced university tutors with many years' classroom experience themselves. We focus on principled practice, deep and rigorous subject knowledge, and purposeful playfulness. You'll be supported to create an inclusive, energetic, exciting classroom environment targeting a diverse range of students. This course may be eligible for a Government bursary. For funding options, please see the Government's scholarships and bursaries page.