Secondary PGCE English at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Train to teach English with a Secondary PGCE at the University of Exeter. Gain qualified teacher status and 60 Masters-level credits through expert-led training. You will be part of a cohort of trainees all learning to teach English and working with a dedicated team of English teaching experts. Our English teacher training is informed by the latest research in the Centre for Language and Literacies PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 60 Masters-level credits; DfE Apply code 2BT6.

Department: School of Education | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A practical and interactive course, you will focus on a range of teaching styles and educational methods distinct to teaching English and learn how to motivate and engage your students in the classroom. You’ll also develop the fundamentals of teaching such as behaviour management, assessment, lesson planning, inclusive teaching, and working with the school community and parents. We’ll support you to become a reflective and confident teacher who is able to assess your own achievements and professional development requirements.

Career pathways

The PGCE provides excellent grounding for a long career within education, whether you aspire to become an outstanding classroom practitioner, school leader, or specialist in a specific area of education, the opportunities are broad. Many trainees gain posts in partnership schools thanks to the reputation of Exeter trainees with local headteachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree and GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or equivalent; satisfactory medical assessment, enhanced DBS check and references; selection on the DfE Apply application and interview. Subject requirements: We are looking for applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in English (Literature or Language), or a 'strongly related' subject. We consider degrees strongly related to English, such as Linguistics, Drama, Cultural/Media Studies, Film or Journalism, Classical Studies & Creative Writing. An A-level in English isn’t essential if you have a 2:1 or above in English, or strongly-related subject. We will also consider degrees 'related' to English, such as Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages/Language Studies, and Law. For 'related' degrees, at any classification, we also require a grade B in A-level English (or equivalent). If you have a 2:2 honours degree in English, or in a related or strongly related subject, you will also need a grade B in A-level English (Literature or Language) or equivalent .

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

International applicants: GBP 25,700 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/teacher-training/apply/

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