Secondary English PGCE

Entry requirements

You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above.

You will need:

• a strong knowledge and understanding of English literature and language, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within Secondary state schools;
• an undergraduate degree in English. For English-related degrees (eg. Classics, Linguistics) candidates need to demonstrate that they have excellent subject knowledge of English literature to degree standard. Those without an English degree will need to undertake a Masters degree in English, or enhance their English subject knowledge via relevant degree modules before applying. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body;
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview.

Months of entry

August

Course content

This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You’ll learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey, Hampshire or Kent. We will develop your skills as a reflective practitioner.

We use an innovative range of assessment modes that enable you to succeed. School-led teacher education is run by experienced mentors and professional tutors. You'll be supported by University tutors throughout the year.

We have an excellent record of graduate employment. Our employability records surpass national benchmarks.

We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide the course as set out here. For the school-experience component of the PGCE, we’ll aim to find you a placement within 50 miles of the University or your home. If we can’t secure enough placements, we may have to withdraw an offer of a place on the course.