PostgraduateFull-time

PGCE Secondary Education in English with QTS

University of SunderlandUnited Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
English
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2026

Overview

The PGCE Secondary Education in English qualifies you to teach English at secondary level in any state-maintained school in England. This one-year course combines theoretical learning with supervised teaching experience, including placements in diverse educational settings. Upon graduation, you’ll be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and you’ll already have valuable first-hand teaching experience, as well as a wide network of professional contacts who can help you find the right career opportunities.

Entry requirements

Degree2:2 · or above
GCSEC or above · Subjects: Mathematics, English Language
Other conditionsinterview · All successful applicants will be invited to an interview.

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

Fees

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

UK/Home: £9,250 per year

International: £19,000 per year

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.

Campus

  • On campus, United Kingdom
East MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestNorthern IrelandScotlandSouth EastSouth WestWalesWest MidlandsYorkshire and the HumberUniversity of Sunderland

Where you will study

Sunderland, North East, United Kingdom

Study in SunderlandNorth East

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