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PGCE Secondary English With Qts (11-16)

University of Cumbria

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  • Qualification

    Graduate Certificate

  • Location

    Lancaster

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-27

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Grounded in the learning of our acclaimed PGCE Secondary programme, this English pathway allows you to develop the skills to teach in the secondary school setting, delivering engaging English lessons. This unique specialism gives you the opportunity to inspire a love of literature along with nurturing imagination and creative expression in the children you teach.You’ll learn through a blend of theory and hands-on experience, working within the National Curriculum Framework. You'll explore the key concepts and themes of the PGCE curriculum, confidently devising and delivering engaging lessons to children and young people, aged 11-16 years old.Over half the course will be spent working in the classroom on assessed placement, with school-based enrichment activities alongside your university-based study. You'll take two placements across a variety of schools and settings, building a wealth of experience to help advance your future career.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,000per year

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

University information

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University of Cumbria

  • University League Table

    117th

  • Campus address

    Carlisle - Fusehill Street, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2HH, United Kingdom

The advantages of a large university combined with hands-on learning in small groups, so tutors get to know students as individuals.
Teaching is led by lecturers with real-world experience, industry links and involvement in the latest research.
The only UK university located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site (the Lake District National Park), Cumbria's campuses are close to countryside, city and coast.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    52nd out of 91 26

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    119 56%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    16th

    31
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    81st

    6

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