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Secondary English PGCE at University of Sussex - UCAS

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Course summary

1st in the UK for our research impact in Education in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) Good for the Quality of Education and Training in the Secondary Age-Phase (Ofsted 2023) Outstanding for Leadership and Management in the Secondary Age-Phase (Ofsted 2023) This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You’ll learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire or Kent. We will develop your skills as a reflective practitioner. We use an innovative range of assessment modes that enable you to succeed. School-led teacher education is run by experienced mentors and professional tutors. You'll be supported by University tutors throughout the year. We have an excellent record of graduate employment. Our employability records surpass national benchmarks. We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Check back in January 2025 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.


Entry requirements

You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. - a strong knowledge and understanding of English literature and language, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within Secondary state schools; - an undergraduate degree in English. For English-related degrees (eg. Classics, Linguistics) candidates need to demonstrate that they have excellent subject knowledge of English literature to degree standard. 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. Those without an English degree will need to undertake a Masters degree in English, or enhance their English subject knowledge via relevant degree modules before applying. 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.


Fees and funding

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Secondary English PGCE at University of Sussex - UCAS