Secondary PGCE Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish) at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Train to teach Modern Foreign Languages 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 French or Spanish and working with a dedicated team of Modern Languages teaching experts. Our MFL teacher training is informed by the latest education research within the School of Education PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 60 Masters-level credits; DfE Apply code R1X1 (French), R4XC (Spanish).

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

You will explore teaching methods that bring your chosen languages and culture to life within the four walls of the classroom. Using the most up-to-date research you will develop a solid grounding in the approaches to language learning which puts an emphasis on communication and language as structure as recommended in the National Curriculum. 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.

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.

Official programme page

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: Typically, successful applicants have a 2:2 Honours degree or above in their chosen language (French or Spanish). Other qualifications of degree level equivalence will be considered, e.g. Final Diploma of Institute of Linguists. Native speakers should hold a qualification (in any subject area) equivalent to a UK degree at a minimum of a 2.2. For applicants needing to develop/refresh their first language knowledge to gain access onto a PGCE it is possible to take a first language Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. There are several options available which can be discussed at interview. We encourage applications from those already with competence in a second language in French or Spanish as this will help with employability and we can support you during the course to develop your second language teaching.

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/

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities