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PGCE Education (English)

Queen's University Belfast

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Queen's University Belfast

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Queen's University Belfast

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    36 weeks

Course summary

Overview

The PGCE in English is a recognised teaching qualification aligned to the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland professional competences which affords graduates 鈥楨ligibility to Teach鈥� (referred to in some other jurisdictions as 'qualified teacher status', QTS). The course is aligned broadly with the Northern Ireland Curriculum, supporting graduates in teaching English across the 11-18+ year age range. The programme aims to develop your competence and confidence in the teaching of English and in the general professional role of the teacher.

Our PGCE will appeal to you if you wish to move into teaching students English or English Literature in secondary schools.

Extra places are reserved to prepare those who are interested in teaching their subject through the medium of Irish in Irish-medium schools. An additional certificate in Irish Medium Education (IME) is awarded in conjunction with St Mary's University College.

Professional Accreditations

  • We are a General Teaching Council (GTCNI) accredited provider of Initial Teacher Education programmes. On successful completion you will achieve Eligibility to Teach / Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • The Education and Training Inspectorate has assessed the 鈥極utcomes for learners鈥� on the course to be 鈥極utstanding鈥�. Students are involved in active, enquiry-based and research-informed learning throughout the course.

Application deadline

29 August 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 20,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

  • University League Table

    25th

  • Campus address

    Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland

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Queen's is a member of the UK's Russell Group of research-intensive institutions.
Its historic campus with cutting-edge facilities is set in the heart of the affordable city of Belfast.
Queen's commits to preparing students for the future. It provides international students with dedicated careers support to help them fulfil their potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    32nd out of 96 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    148 73%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    45th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    54th

    16

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