Secondary Education English

University of Hertfordshire

Undergraduate PGCE Full-time 1 Year

About this course

This Masters level professional training programme introduces you to the requirements for teaching English to the 11-16 age range and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Where appropriate, opportunities to experience post 16 provision will be available.

You will be introduced to the principles and theories of secondary teaching through both subject studies and a developing professional practice course. Training is undertaken in partnership with local secondary schools.

We are looking to select trainees who:

  • have the passion, commitment and enthusiasm to teach in secondary schools

  • are resilient and able to work under pressure

  • have good subject knowledge to train to teach in the area they are interested in

    The University of Hertfordshire is a leading regional provider of Initial Teacher Training. Consistently high achieving in its Ofsted inspections, it is recognised as a very good quality training provider by local employers. Graduate employability is high.

    The programme is structured to allow you to develop the skills required by a secondary English teacher, and to develop specific expertise for making a distinctive contribution to secondary practice.

    The strengths of our PGCE secondary programmes are the high levels of pastoral care and support we offer trainees. We also have effective partnerships with schools, which enhances trainees' subject knowledge and conceptual understanding of teaching and ensures our trainees achieve good levels of attainment.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: PGCE

    Location: Hatfield

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: PGCE (Professional)

    Location: Hatfield

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Hatfield
    Scheme
    Undergraduate