PGCE Secondary Modern Languages at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Bring your passion for languages to life to inspire the next generation of young people. This course is guided by expert tutors and will help you reach the highest levels of subject knowledge. Academic and professional development: Learn how to ignite pupils’ curiosity for languages and cultures through engaging with the latest research alongside a community of passionate languages teachers Our PGCE Secondary Modern Languages programme combines at least 120 days of school-based training with university sessions, gradually increasing your solo teaching hours to build your confidence and help you become a reflective practitioner.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll learn in a variety of settings, both at UEA and in two placement schools. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Secondary Years Qts, Curriculum, Reflective Project in Education, Learning.

Career pathways

With a PGCE in Secondary Modern Languages, you could launch a career as: Modern Languages (MFL) teacher Curriculum Leader in your specialist language(s) / Head of MFL Department Head of Year/Phase Headteacher Tutor

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2:2 or above preferred Degree Subject Languages or related subject. As a general guideline, approximately 50 per cent of the degree should be relevant to the subject you will Before making your application you must have a GCSE pass at Grade 4/C or its equivalent* in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics regardless of your date of birth. *Please note: It is at the discretion of the individual Initial Teacher Training provider as to whether an appropriate level has been satisfactorily achieved. Applicants are required to have achieved a good honours degree (preferably class 2:2 and above) or its equivalent by the beginning of the PGCE programme in September. Applicants with a third class degree will be considered on an individual basis. English language: IELTS Academic: 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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