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PGCE Secondary French at University of Manchester

University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Train to teach secondary-level French and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). I chose to study at The University of Manchester because I thought training in a city like Manchester would offer me many different experiences, chances, and types of school. The tutors are super dedicated to teaching us all that they know; they all come with their own experiences, stories, and advice. Our tutors share this with us to help us develop as teachers ourselves. They are always there if you need anything and have answers and advice for whatever you need.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Environment, Education and Development  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop the knowledge, skills and classroom experience to teach secondary French. Our PGCE Secondary French course prepares you to teach French across the 11-16 or 11- 18 age range.

Career pathways

Career opportunities Completing a PGCE is one route to becoming a qualified teacher. This course is suited to graduates who want to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and teach French in secondary schools.

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Entry requirements

- Minimum 2:2 honours degree. If you are not a native or bilingual French speaker, approximately 50% or more of your degree content should have focused on French. For a 'native' speaker of French, we would be expecting C1/C2 Level skill level on the CEFR framework. If your native level doesn't meet this expectation you will not be considered further in the process. Experience: We recommend that you spend at least two days observing modern language teaching in a UK state secondary school prior to attending an interview. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0. Interview: Interview requirements Your application will be assessed by our admissions team and if successful, we will invite you to an online interview.

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

International applicants: GBP 25,900 a year (2027/28). PGCE (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

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