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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (English) PGCE

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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37 monthsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education (English) PGCE at King's College London, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 37-month full-time structure. The PGCE English at King's gives trainees practical and theoretical ideas on the teaching of English as well as modelling ways in which English can be taught in the classroom. Trainees benefit from the college’s unique location on the South Bank and are encouraged to visit the nearby Globe Theatre, Tate Modern and the Saison Poetry Library. The course is led by an experienced team of English educators with a reputation for excellence in their training methods. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

English Subject Pedagogy and Curriculum
Literature Teaching and Interpretation
Language
Grammar and Linguistics in the Classroom
Secondary English: Assessment and Planning
Inclusive Practice in English Education
Cultural Contexts and Classroom Application
Research Methods in English Education
Professional Practice and School Experience
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementTrainees benefit from the college’s unique location on the South Bank and are encouraged to visit the nearby Globe Theatre, BFI and the Saison Poetry Library. The course is led by an experienced team of English educators with a reputation for excellence in their training methods. Key benefitsPGCE courses at King’s are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. One reason is the strong research base which informs the course. In the last research

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Home fee status: 10 August 2026 (23:59 UK time) After the first application deadline in March: if the course is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above if the course becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the course to further applications Please note the course details apply to 2026 entry. Details for 2027 entry for our postgraduate courses will be published f

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,500£36,000
3 years£26,000£32,000£39,500
5 years£32,000£42,500£57,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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King's College London, University of London offers Postgraduate Certificate in Education (English) PGCE as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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