PGCE Secondary German at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Train to teach secondary-level German and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Train to become a secondary German teacher and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Prepare for a career in secondary teaching, with training that leads to a PGCE and recommendation for QTS.

What you will study

Develop the knowledge, skills and classroom experience to teach secondary German. Our PGCE Secondary German course prepares you to teach Geography 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 German in secondary schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Minimum 2:2 honours degree. If you are not a native or bilingual German speaker, approximately 50% or more of your degree content should have focused on German. For a 'Native' speaker of German we would be expected C1/C2 level of the CEFR framework. If your language ability does not meet this standard we will not consider you further in the process. A strong academic record at A-level (or equivalent), including French, German or Spanish. 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

Apply through the official page: https://www.find-postgraduate-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/course/M20/R2X1

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