Program Overview

PGCE Secondary English

Overview

The PGCE Secondary English program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become outstanding secondary school English teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The program offers extensive periods of classroom experience supported by outstanding tutors and mentors.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 2:2 honours degree in English Literature, English Language, Linguistics or a joint honours degree with at least 50% of these subjects.
• Applicants who do not have a substantial amount (50% minimum) of English / English Literature in their degree may be eligible for a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course provided they have an A-level in either English Language or English Literature at grade B or above.
• Minimum 104 UCAS points at A Level, including at least a B in an English subject. C grade will be considered if you can demonstrate sustained academic progression since your A Level awards.
• Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics.

Application and Selection

Please note this course is full and no longer considering 2025 applications.

Course Details

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
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PGCE | Y | N | N | N

Course Overview

• Become an outstanding secondary school English teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Enjoy extensive periods of classroom experience supported by outstanding tutors and mentors.

Fees

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PGCE (full-time)
  • UK students (per annum, subject to Parliamentary approval): £9,535
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £23,500

Policy on Additional Costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

There are three types of Government funding available for teacher training:

• tax-free bursary or scholarship;
• tuition fee loan and maintenance loan;
• extra financial support if you're a parent or have an adult dependant or a disability.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.

• Goal 4: Quality education

  Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Careers

The PGCE Secondary English program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become outstanding secondary school English teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).