Secondary Teaching Studies (English) at University of Hull - UCAS

Course summary

Inspire the next generation with a teaching degree that allows you to explore curriculum, teaching and learning with English as a subject specialism. Over two years, you can take part in this accelerated route to a teaching role or PGCE, where you’ll learn about children and young people’s development and how it’s underpinned by policy, research and practice. You’ll hear perspectives from guest lecturers and experience diverse learning environments, including our Forest School Training Centre. As an English specialist, you’ll explore a range of genres relevant to today’s classroom, helping develop your understanding of English language and literature at degree level. Why study at Hull?

  • Fast-track your career: Our accelerated two-year programme is a unique opportunity to gain a first degree while focusing on your future teaching ambitions.
  • Learn on-the-job on placement: Boost your employability by taking on a UK or international work placement to help your understanding of education in action.
  • Boost your CV with an extra qualification: On top of your English specialism, you’ll have the opportunity to study for Forest School certification.
Where could this take me? With this foundational degree complete, you’re ready to explore a range of opportunities in schools as an unqualified teacher, or to take the next step towards Qualified Teacher Status such as PGCE. There are lots of opportunities to use your degree other than in a school, such as working as a tutor, educational consultant or pursuing an educational role in the arts, heritage or local government sectors. This degree can also open up opportunities for further postgraduate study in a range of subject areas.

Modules

Core modules include: Introduction to Education Education Theory Education Specialism The Power of the Word: Stylistics Contemporary Issues in Education Research Methods All the World’s a Stage: Shakespeare and Early Modern Theatre Crime and Transgression

Assessment method

The first year of this accelerated degree has a strong focus on thinking critically about what education is, how it differs in different places at different times, the values that underpin and inform it, and developing the skills to reflect on it in thoughtful, insightful and well-informed ways. It provides opportunity to gain practical experience as well as exploring English as your subject of interest, allowing you to develop your knowledge alongside your understanding of how to teach it. The second year of the programme continue the focus on reflective practice, providing opportunity to visit a range of settings and to meet expert practitioners. It focusses on key contemporary issues and provides opportunity to develop the skills necessary to research an aspect of education about which you care passionately.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
X131
Institution code:
H72
Campus name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants must also have GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)

Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.

https://www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Admissions/English-language-requirements.aspx


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £11100 Year 1
Northern Ireland £11100 Year 1
Scotland £11100 Year 1
Wales £11100 Year 1
Channel Islands £11100 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £11100 Year 1
International £18480 Year 1

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Provider information

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University of Hull
Admissions Office
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX


Clearing contact details

Online Clearing Enquiry Form
Admissions and Applicant Services

01482 466100

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Thursday 17 August, 7am - 9pm Friday 18 August, 8am-6pm Saturday 19 August, 9am-3pm


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Secondary Teaching Studies (English) at University of Hull - UCAS