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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

Secondary English - PGCE

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham City University, the PGCE Secondary English - PGCE provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Do you want to help pupils express themselves, to become critical thinkers and develop the vital skills they need to succeed, not just in English, but also in other areas of their education and beyond? Our PGCE in English will develop you into a teacher able to deliver the wide-ranging curriculum covered under English, including Language, Literature and supporting studies in Drama and Media education. What's covered in this course? You’ll learn the teaching methods and strategies that will help your classes develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills so they become eff... International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Teaching English Language and Literacy
Literature in Secondary Education
Drama and Media Studies Teaching
Assessment and Progress in English
Inclusive Pedagogy and SEND in English
Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies
Curriculum Design and Subject Specialisation
Professional Practice and Teachers' Standards
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic66666
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£9,790

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
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About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Secondary English - PGCE as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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