PGCE Modern Languages (Mandarin with EAL) with QTS at University of York

Programme overview

A PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in modern languages, with Mandarin as the first language and English as an additional language (EAL) 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. 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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