Cert(CPD) GCSE English Equivalency

Program Overview

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Course Details

The University of Bolton's GCSE English Equivalency programme is designed to help you achieve the necessary Level 2 English grade for admission to our initial teacher training and teacher education courses. If you don't hold GCSE English at grade 4/C or above or a suitable Level 2 equivalent, this short course can help you achieve the entry requirements. Even if you hold a Level 3 qualification in English, such as A-level English, you must still provide evidence of Level 2 English skills for these courses.

Our subject specialists offer personalised, stimulating teaching, supporting you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to achieve the equivalent of GCSE English at grade 4/C (or higher). Through a combination of on-campus teaching and learning and self-directed study, you can build your understanding of English at Level 2. Our up-to-date resources, tasks, and activities align fully with the national curriculum for English, ensuring parity with examination board GCSEs.

Upon successfully completing our GCSE English Equivalency course, you'll possess vital skills, knowledge, and understanding of language and literary concepts at Level 2. As well as supporting your progression to further and higher education, these will be useful in your professional life and enhance your functional literacy.

PLEASE NOTE: This GCSE English Equivalency certificate meets the GCSE/Level 2 English entry requirement for University of Bolton teacher education courses. It does not necessarily hold any currency with other institutions or employers. It is your responsibility to check that this equivalency course will be accepted for your target programme with us before registering.

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Highlights

We realise that not everyone achieved their GCSEs when they studied at school or in further education. The University of Bolton's GCSE English Equivalency course offers you the chance to demonstrate your proficiency in this subject and supports you in meeting the entry requirements for our teacher education programmes.

Face-to-face sessions with our specialist English tutors give you plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Our dedicated team will support and encourage you every step of the way.

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Key Features

Our dedicated team will support you in reading and appreciating the depth and power of English literary heritage.

We'll help you learn to understand and critically evaluate texts and make informed personal responses.

We'll support you in developing the ability to write accurately, fluently, effectively and at length for pleasure and information.

A key focus of the course is to help you consolidate and build on your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.

Our experts will coach you in speaking confidently, audibly and effectively.

Program Outline

Successfully completing the University of Bolton's GCSE English Equivalency programme will demonstrate your proficiency in this subject and support you in meeting the entry requirements for our teacher education courses.

GCSEs are a fundamental stepping-stone for progression into a wide variety of careers and higher-level study. To maximise your future employability, we recommend you also achieve a full GCSE in English (at grade 4 or above) awarded by a UK examination board (or an international equivalent).