Course summary
PGCE Secondary (Spanish) will train you to teach Spanish across the 11 to 16 or 11 to 18 age range. It will prepare you to teach the National Curriculum, GCSE and A-level. Completion leads to a postgraduate qualification and recommendation for qualified teacher status (QTS). University-based sessions will enable you to reflect on teaching methods. We are dedicated to developing your expertise and we believe passionately in the benefits of creative, motivating and engaging language lessons to create the next generation of lifelong language speakers. Our sessions are all interactive and good pedagogy is modelled by skilled and highly motivated University Tutors and guest speakers. Your University Tutors combine experience as outstanding teachers with academic knowledge of innovative, current and relevant educational research. We have strong partnerships with schools and colleges, many of which are involved in research projects with the University. We work with a large variety of schools, comprehensives, grammar schools, special schools and sixth form colleges, allowing us to personalise your placement experiences to your individual needs.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:2 honours degree. If you are not a native or bilingual Spanish speaker, approximately 50% or more of your degree content should have focused on Spanish. For a 'Native' Spanish speaker we would expect C1/C2 level on the CEFR framework. If your Spanish ability does not meet this expected standard we would not consider you further in the process. A strong academic record at A-level (or equivalent), including French, German or Spanish. Intermediate level in a second language (French, German, Italian or Arabic). Your ability will be tested at the interview stage. For applicants without a second language, a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course will be offered, available at various institutions, and will be part of the offer conditions. Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | Overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 22 in writing and 20 in the other sub-sections |
In addition to a grade C at GCSE in English Language, applicants whose first language is not English are required to meet the following language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 22 in writing and 20 in the other sub-sections, or Pearson PTE overall score of 62 with a minimum score of 62 in writing and 59 in the other sub-sections, or Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) overall score of 176 or above, with 176 in writing and no sub-section below 169.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For fees for entry in 2026, please view the course listing on our website.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL