Secondary English PGCE at University of Sussex

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: You will need: a strong knowledge and understanding of English literature and language, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within Secondary state schools; an undergraduate degree in English. For English-related degrees (eg. Classics, Linguistics) candidates need to demonstrate that they have excellent subject knowledge of English literature to degree standard. Other related degrees and professional experience may be considered if a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course is undertaken before starting the teacher training course; please see further details below. Those without an English degree will need to undertake a Masters degree in English, or enhance their English subject knowledge via relevant degree modules before applying. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body; GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview. English language: IELTS (Academic) Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component). Apply by 30 April (International) and August (UK)..