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Secondary Modern Foreign Languages PGCE

Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 10 months full time
Mode: Full-time
Subject: Languages and Literatures
Location: United Kingdom
Next intake: AUG 2026

Overview

Prepare to start your Modern Foreign Languages teaching career with innovative, hands-on learning. Grow into a reflective and confident practitioner.

Entry requirements

Degree	2:2 · or above; You will need: a strong knowledge and understanding of Modern Languages, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within Secondary state schools; an undergraduate degree in at least one modern language, with competence in a second - preferably at AS level or equivalent. The most commonly taught languages in UK Secondary schools are French and Spanish. A number of schools also teach German and a small minority teach Italian and other languages. Other related degrees and professional experience may be considered if a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course is undertaken before starting the teacher training course; please see further details below. Applicants without a second language might be eligible for a fully funded Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body; GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview

Degree

2:2 · or above; You will need: a strong knowledge and understanding of Modern Languages, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within Secondary state schools; an undergraduate degree in at least one modern language, with competence in a second - preferably at AS level or equivalent. The most commonly taught languages in UK Secondary schools are French and Spanish. A number of schools also teach German and a small minority teach Italian and other languages. Other related degrees and professional experience may be considered if a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course is undertaken before starting the teacher training course; please see further details below. Applicants without a second language might be eligible for a fully funded Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body; GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview

English language requirements

IELTS	7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

IELTS (Academic): Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component).

Fees

International students: £18,500 per year for full-time students

UK students: £9,535 per year for full-time students

UK/Home: £9,535 per year for full-time students

International: £18,500 per year for full-time students

Start dates

August 2026

Application deadline

31 May (International) and August (UK).

Campus

On campus - in person, United Kingdom

Where you will study

Brighton and Hove, South East, United Kingdom

Study in Brighton and Hove South East

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