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PGCE Modern Languages (Italian with German) with QTS at University of York

University of York, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in modern languages, with Italian as the first language and German as the second, delivered through the University-based core route. It prepares trainees to teach modern languages at Key Stages 3 and 4 (ages 11-16) with a post-16 enhancement.

Department: Department of Education  |  Duration: 10 months full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two teaching placements in partner schools integrated into the programme, with assignments on lesson observation and wider school ethos, evaluation of a learning and teaching sequence, and a special study as a reflective and research-literate practitioner. Trainees are also assessed on professional aspects including the Teachers' Standards, secondary experience, professional enrichment experience and a future career profile.

Career pathways

Primary school teacher, dyslexia support worker, careers advisor, educational administrator, education consultant, youth worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree 2:2 or equivalent in Italian; combined honours degrees are accepted where Italian makes up at least 50% of the award. Applicants who have only previously studied Italian may be considered on the condition that they complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course. Applicants whose degree is not in Italian or a related subject may be offered a place with a postgraduate degree in Italian or grade B at A level Italian; a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course may be required before the PGCE if the degree is less than 50% Italian. Native speakers of Italian may be considered even if their degree is not in a related subject. GCSE Mathematics grade 4 (C) and GCSE English grade 4 (C) are required in addition to any English language requirements. English language (applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component; PTE Academic 60 (52 Listening, 53 Reading, 65 Speaking, 59 Writing); TOEFL 4.5 with 5 in Listening and 4.5 in each other component; other accepted tests are listed by the university.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 10 months full-time

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