PGCE Secondary English with Media - PGCE

at London Metropolitan University

Modular structure

Module 1 - Curriculum Studies, includes:
 

• the theoretical underpinning of English as a subject

• the pedagogical knowledge and understanding required to effectively plan and teach well-structured lessons in the secondary curriculum

• sessions on English language and literature (and the aspects of English: reading, writing, speaking and listening)

• training to assess school pupils' progress in each of these curriculum areas

Module 2 - Professionalism and Inclusive Practice (PIP), includes:
 

• support for the wider professional development of each student teacher

• discussion of the role of children's rights and how this underpins effective learning relationships

• understanding of different aspects of inclusive education

• introduction to the whole school and wider children's workforce, teamwork and collaborative discussion across different subject areas

There are no examinations.

You will spend 120 days in school spread across two London placements learning to teach with a mentor in secondary schools.  In both university and classroom contexts, your self-directed study is extremely important in order to support your development of purposeful educational enquiry, preparing effective teaching resources and ensure your subject knowledge is up-to-date.

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
 

• a UK degree, preferably grade 2.2 or equivalent
• literacy and numeracy tests — these are university-based tests, which you will be asked to undertake at your interview
• a valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and Confirmation of Fitness to Teach (eg a London Metropolitan University Health Check) which you will be advised to apply for after an offer is made
• GCSE English grade B/6 and GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)*

If you hold a third class degree, you may still be considered, particularly if this qualification is supported by a completed master's degree or relevant work experience.

UK/Home Fees

Cost
£9,250 per year

Overseas Fees

Cost
£16,000  per year

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

This intensive PGCE School Direct course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which enables you to teach 11 to 16-year-olds.

London Metropolitan University’s students have an excellent rate of finding teaching positions within six months of graduating, with some having gone on to work at schools including Ark Academy, East Barnet School and Kingsford Community School.