English with ODA (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only)

UCAS Code: 3D7M PGCE Secondary – English (QTS) Our Secondary PGCE English programme combines lectures, seminars, workshops, practical experience and fieldtrips, providing you with a deep understanding of how YOU can become an educator of the future and make a difference to children’s lives. Bangor is a fantastic place for anyone interested in outdoor activities. Our location, combined with our long-established links with local outdoor education providers, provides a fantastic opportunity for combining this subject with outdoor activities during your training.

Why Study with us?

• Where better to study for your PGCE English qualification than here in Bangor in North Wales, famed for its love of poetry and story, and its stunning natural surroundings - the mountains and the sea - that have inspired and set free the imagination for centuries.

• Experienced tutors and researchers will provide you with the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to develop as an innovative and creative teacher and leader.

• Lead School experiences with well-trained mentors, in addition to two School Placements, will support your development towards Qualified Teacher Status. At Bangor, we will ensure that you are fully prepared to meet the needs of the exciting new Curriculum for Wales.

• We also provide you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Welsh language and its diverse culture, with professional support for Welsh language learning - whether you are a complete beginner or a fluent user of the language.

Be the inspiration for the next generation!

This PGCE with QTS is recognised across Wales and England and is often transferable further afield for entry into the teaching profession. Those seeking to teach outside Wales and England should check recognition and transferability of Qualified Teacher Status with the respective country’s Teachers’ Professional Body.