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PGCE English (PGCE)

University of SouthamptonSouthampton, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
English
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

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Overview

On our English PGCE course, you can gain the knowledge and skills to become an inspiring, fully-qualified English teacher. This PGCE in English, which has been recognised as 'outstanding' by Ofsted, will give you the opportunity to explore all aspects of English teaching. You'll work with curriculum in a stimulating and exciting way, covering topics such as: Shakespeare poetry the novel drama, media and multi-modal approaches As you work towards gaining your Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as an English teacher, you’ll develop the theory and practical techniques to teach English to all secondary school pupils. You'll build on your existing knowledge of English language and literature, through the course's theoretical foundations and practical focus, and learn the most effective methods for helping young people to: become fluent readers and writers improve their vocabulary and use of grammar understand and enjoy English literature explain, listen and debate Your training will also teach

Entry requirements

Degree2:2 · Subjects: English
GCSE4/C · Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, English

English language requirements

IELTS7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

IELTS: overall 7.0; reading 6.5; writing 6.5; speaking 6.5; listening 6.5

Fees

International students: £29,900 a year (2027/28, from the university's page, checked 31 October 2026)

UK students: £9,535 per year

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

Application deadlines The deadline to apply for this course is early July 2026.

Campus

  • Highfield and in school, Southampton, United Kingdom

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To apply, you will usually need a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution. Depending on which course you apply for, your minimum grade requirement will be a: first class degree equivalent, with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.6 or more; UK 2:1 degree equivalent, with a GPA of at least 3.2 but less than 3.6; UK 2:2 degree equivalent, with a GPA of at least 2.8 but less than 3.2; If you miss your requirement by 0.2 grade points or less you might still be eligible to apply if you attended a particularly prestigious university. If this is the case, submit a question to the International Team with details of your GPA and the course you want to apply for.

English language

Each course has its own English language proficiency requirement, expressed as an English language band (A to I) and its International English Language Testing System (IELTS) equivalent

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Scholarships at University of Southampton

29 for this level
  • Biological Sciences Global Impact Scholarship
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Environmental and Life Sciences Global Impact Scholarship£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • Geography and Environmental Science Global Impact Scholarship
All scholarships at University of Southampton

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TuitionGBP 29,900
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 45,286

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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