Secondary Education (Modern Foreign Languages)
Hatfield , United Kingdom
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,250
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-23
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Language Arts | Secondary Education | Subject Specialization
Area of study
Education
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 9,250
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-23 | - |
| 2025-09-23 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The PGCE in Secondary Education Modern Languages qualifies graduates to teach modern languages to students aged 11-16. It develops essential teaching skills, fosters specialized knowledge, and provides hands-on experience in various educational settings. Upon completion, graduates receive a Qualified Teacher Status and are ready to embark on their teaching careers. The program stands out with its strong support network for trainees and has been recognized in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey for its excellence in teacher training.
Program Outline
Outline:
- The PGCE in Secondary Education Modern Languages is a Masters level professional training program that introduces students to the requirements for teaching modern languages to the 11-16 age range and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
- The program is structured to allow students to develop the skills required by a secondary Modern Foreign Languages teacher, and to develop specific expertise for making a distinctive contribution to secondary practice.
- The program includes opportunities to visit different educational contexts, including a primary school and a special needs school.
Careers:
- On successful completion of the program, students will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status and be ready to start their teaching career.
Other:
- The University of Hertfordshire is a leading regional provider of Initial Teacher Training.
- The program is structured to allow students to develop the skills required by a secondary Modern Foreign Languages teacher, and to develop specific expertise for making a distinctive contribution to secondary practice.
- The strengths of the PGCE secondary programs are the high levels of pastoral care and support offered to trainees.
- The program is ranked 10th for teacher training in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, Advance HE, 2023).
UK Students Full time £9250 for the 2024/2025 academic year Initial Teacher Training Bursary information You may be eligible for a training bursary.
- Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University's
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About University
University of Hertfordshire
Total programs
310
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- Honours degree (2.2 or higher), awarded by a UK university or an overseas award recognised as equivalent by UK ENIC.
- The degree must have a minimum 50% content of the subject in which the applicant is applying.
- GCSE (or IGCSE) English language and mathematics at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the previous grading structure and at ‘O’ Level).
- Equivalency tests in lieu of GCSE maths and English language will only be considered in exceptional circumstances by prior discussion with the admissions team.
- Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band. This must be no more than two years old at the point of application.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
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