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PGCE Modern Languages (German with French or Spanish)

University of York

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Derwent College

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This course qualifies you to teach modern languages at 11-16 (with post-16 enhancement).For many children, school is the first opportunity to learn a foreign language. As a language teacher you will not only help them to communicate, but deepen their understanding of other cultures and promote international tolerance and understanding.Tailoring your courseWe want to make sure that you have all the options you need to become the teacher you want to be. That's why we give you a range of opportunities to make your course your own. Language specialisationAll of our courses include studying two languages. On this course, German will be your first language with either French or Spanish as your second.You'll attend sessions to develop your own language skills, with a particular focus on your second language.Choosing your path You can choose to study this course as a University of York PGCE trainee or through our partnership with Pathfinder Teaching School Hub. The following routes are open to you: University of York core PGCE Pathfinder Teaching School Hub Pathfinder trainees work with University of York PGCE trainees at the University for Curriculum Area sessions. Whole School Issues sessions are usually delivered in the partner school. Each route has a different course code and institution code. Please see our information on applying for details.AccreditationOn successfully completing this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE).

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

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University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
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  • Subject ranking

    Education

    27th out of 91 2

    4th out of 43

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    5th out of 25 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    140 61%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    81st

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    76th

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    149 67%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    7th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    37th

    21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    153 70%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    11th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    37th

    21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    152 74%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    9th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    17th

    6

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