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PGCE Secondary - English

Durham University

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course details

From lesson planning to the learning environment, motivation to behaviour management, the PGCE Secondary – English equips you to become an effective and innovative English teacher with the skills to inspire a love of language in the next generation.

The course introduces you to the range and scope of English as a curriculum subject across the 11-16 age range. It aims to develop your subject knowledge and pedagogical skills as you examine the techniques used to make the study of English accessible and stimulating in a classroom environment.

Successful completion of the PGCE leads to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education awarded by Durham University and the recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. The QTS element is accredited by Newcastle University and awarded by the Department of Education.

We pride ourselves on offering a well-planned blend of research and experience in the classroom to start you on your successful career as an Early Career Teacher. We emphasise your entitlement to the Core Content Framework throughout our PGCE course to fully prepare you for the Early Career Framework, which will support you during your first two years of teaching as an Early Career Teacher.

The University-based sessions focus on a weekly specific pedagogical theme, integrated with sessions devoted to your subject specialism, delivered by subject specialists in the University and the school partnership. The Professional Studies sessions explore your understanding of critical concepts and classroom practice, allowing you to reflect on your teacher identity and progress as a developing teacher.

Tuition fees

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£ 25,000per year

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

University information

Durham University

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    5th

  • Campus address

    Durham University, The Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    2nd out of 91 2

    5th out of 93 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    146 64%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    3rd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.09 77%

    71st

    12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    190 89%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    5th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.09 77%

    71st

    3

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