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PGCE Secondary English with Lead Programme Partners

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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10 monthsDuration
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Course Overview

The PGCE PGCE Secondary English with Lead Programme Partners at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 10-month full-time structure. PGCE Secondary Lead Programme Partner (English) provides you with the practical training and theoretical knowledge required to become an outstanding English teacher. Compared with non-Lead Programme Partner teacher trainees, you will benefit from additional time in school before the PGCE starts and follow a modified version of the course. Throughout, you will focus on the 11-16 age range in order to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), learning to teach the National Curriculum and related national strategies surrounding GCSE, AS and A2-level study. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

English Literature Pedagogy
Language and Linguistics for Secondary Teaching
Teaching Secondary English: Curriculum and Assessment
Classroom Practice and Professional Development
Educational Theory and Learning Sciences
Subject Knowledge Enhancement: Literary and Linguistic Analysis
Research Methods in Education
Mentoring and School-Based Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic62————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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tuition fee loan and maintenance loan; extra financial support if you're a parent or have an adult dependant or a disability. Depending on your circumstances you could receive all three. Learn more on the Department for Education website

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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