Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: English
Why choose this course?
Want to make a difference to the lives of young people in the classroom? Train to teach in one year with our PGCE Secondary course. This course will enable you to become an effective, inclusive and evidence informed teacher.
Why choose this pathway?
Kingston's English PGCE is an exciting teacher training route for those who are passionate about developing pupils' enthusiasm and understanding of English. You will be trained by leading practitioners in the area who will support your emergence as a highly effective, research-engaged teacher. The course is designed to model dynamic, flexible and responsive teaching which you can use in your own practice. You will learn how to teach high-quality, creative lessons.
You'll develop practical skills that form an important part of the subject. You will also develop a deeper understanding of key areas of subject knowledge in English. The course will explore the curricular requirements associated with English for 11-16 year olds as well as the key GCSE examinations. The English PGCE course is led by Hazel Joannides, a trained English teacher with 16 years' experience teaching and leading English in secondary schools in London and Surrey.
Campus Information
Kingston Hill
Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7LB
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Art, Design and Architecture courses* 6.5 5.5 in all elements
- Critical Studies and Creative Industries courses 6.5 5.5 in all elements
- Journalism, Publishing and Media courses* 6.5 5.5 in all elements
- Humanities and Performing Arts courses* 6.5 5.5 in all elements
- Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences courses* 6.5 6.0 in all elements
- Kingston Business School* 6.5 6.0 in all elements
- Health, Social Care and Education courses* 6.5 6.0 in all elements
- Science, Engineering, Computing and Surveying* 6.5 6.0 in all elements
- Course Code: 37ZX
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
18500 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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