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PGCE Secondary English with Media at London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This Secondary English with Media course leads to Qualified Teacher Status and to the academic PGCE qualification. You’ll learn all the skills you need to start teaching English and Media in secondary schools, with expert guidance from our tutor team and with strong school placements to give you the experience to develop your expertise. You will be given substantial support to ensure that your journey into teaching is successful.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Professions  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this inclusive and engaging course, you will develop the skills and confidence to be able to facilitate learning, promote progress and make a real difference to the lives of the students you teach. You’ll learn to equip pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written word, and to promote high standards of language and literacy.

Career pathways

This intensive PGCE School Direct course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which enables you to teach 11 to 16-year-olds. London Metropolitan University’s students have an excellent rate of finding teaching positions within six months of graduating, with some having gone on to work at schools including Ark Academy, East Barnet School and Kingsford Community School.

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Entry requirements

You'll be required to have: A UK degree, preferably grade 2.2 or equivalent, in a relevant subject or with a considerable proportion of the content in the subject; GCSE English grade B/6 and GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)*; Literacy and numeracy tests — these are university-based tests, which you will be asked to undertake at your interview; A valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate which you will be advised to apply for after an offer is made; Confirmation of Fitness to Teach through a London Metropolitan University Health Check; Acceptable academic and/or professional references; If you hold a third class degree, you may still be considered, particularly if this qualification is supported by a completed master's degree or relevant work experience. If you feel your qualifications are slightly lower than our requirements, contact the Admissions Office for further advice before applying. We are looking for dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic and caring trainees. As a teacher you will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about your work, as well as the desire to make a real difference to young people's lives and futures. The University will assess any overseas qualifications for equivalence using a number of resources including our own internal guidelines, the UK ENIC and the Overseas Degree Table.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training

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