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PGCE Secondary English

Bath Spa University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Sion Hill

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Skilled teachers make a difference to the lives of those they teach. This teacher training course is designed to enable you to become a qualified, passionate teacher of English in Secondary schools.

We encourage you to embrace the professional qualities and attributes that successful teachers need, including: the ability to inspire, engage and motivate learners in your subject, a commitment to inclusion and your pupils’ wellbeing, impeccable personal and professional conduct, and the ability to reflect on your own progress and continue to develop.

Learn how to inspire, engage and motivate learners in English by creating classrooms full of rich and meaningful exchanges with language and literature. Become familiar with teaching methods that promote pupils' independence and pride, and encourage them to feel excited and challenged by the possibilities that English brings in shaping their lives. In subject sessions we work together to explore key aspects of this core subject, focusing on ways to inspire a love of learning through dialogue, engaging activities and deep subject knowledge. We aim to create energised and enthused practitioners who consistently reflect on their practice to develop and improve. More, we aim to support the next generation of active professionals who will engage with, and make valuable contributions to, their subject communities.

Course structure

The PGCE Secondary programme covers all subjects and is studied full-time over one academic year.

Your first school placement begins with familiarisation, where you observe your Training Mentors teaching the classes that you will eventually take over. You’ll teach parts of lessons before assuming responsibility for them. You’ll also learn about the curriculum in your subject, how schools work and how pupils make progress.

Throughout your training you’ll be supported by your Academic Tutor, who is a specialist in your subject. Your Academic Tutor nurtures and develops you as an individual and a professional, while working closely with your Training Mentors and Lead Trainers to provide vital support.

Your PGCE Secondary journey culminates in you developing independence and your own identity as a teacher. You’ll create your own resources, style and techniques for teaching, and build the confidence you need to bring your subject to life.

Throughout the year, you'll track and reflect on your experiences and gain evidence of your suitability to be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Careers:

As a graduate of our PGCE with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you can begin your teaching career right away.

During the course, we offer support with applications and interviews so that you can give your teaching career the best possible start.

As an Early Career Teacher, you’ll be supported by your new employing school for a further two years, after which you might work to become a Head of Department, Assistant Head, Deputy or Headteacher, or take on a more pastoral role such as Head of Year.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 16,460per year

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

University information

Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University

  • University League Table

    92nd

  • Campus address

    Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9BN, England

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Experience a new culture in the vibrant and beautiful World Heritage city of Bath, also rated as one of the safest student cities (Complete University Guide).
Join the International Students' Network to meet students from across the globe and share different customs, values and experiences that are important to you.
Support with English language and English for academic purposes (EAP) is available for all international students whose first language is not English.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    61st out of 91 8

    36th out of 93 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    116 51%

    68th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    35th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    85th

    23

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    117 55%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    6th

    39

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    60th

    27

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