Postgraduate Certificate in Education (English)

Postgraduate

In London

higher than £ 9000

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

Entry requirements & how to apply
Minimum requirements  

Our PGCE programmes all require a minimum of a bachelor's degree with at least 2:2 honours (or overseas equivalent). A variety of subjects will be acceptable:

Single honours English or joint honours (with English as half)

Academic theatre studies degrees (but candidates have to make up the gaps in subject knowledge during the course of the year)

Communications, media or linguistic degrees, depending on what the degree entailed (in particular, any substantial amount of textual examination).

Those candidates whose first degree is not in English will need to demonstrate significant literature subject knowledge within their application.

In addition all candidates will require:

knowledge and understanding of the subject you intend to teach. GCSE grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification) in English language and mathematics. Applicants without these English or mathematics qualifications at the time they apply may be considered, but they must obtain them, or pass an equivalent test set by King's, before the course starts.

a pass in the the Professional Skills tests for Trainee Teachers. For more information on these tests please see the National College for Teaching & Leadership's website


International requirements   Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements Band B Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
Application procedure

All applications should be made through the UCAS Teacher training application system, where you will need to register an account.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (criminal conviction check) and Occupational Health check are required for the teacher training programmes.

If you have any queries on the application process, please see UCAS’ Frequently Asked Questions.

Personal statement and supporting information

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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10 Cutcombe Road, SE5 9RJ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • GCSE Mathematics
  • School
  • International
  • Mathematics
  • Teaching
  • Secondary
  • English Language
  • English Conversation
  • Credit
  • English
  • English Literature
  • Education
  • Professional Studies
  • Pedagogical
  • Department
  • PGCE English
  • Studying Policy
  • Pedagogical Resources

Course programme

Course detail Description

The PGCE English that consists of four required modules and two blocks of teaching experience based in secondary schools within London and Greater London. You will complete the course within ten months, studying September to June. You must take modules totalling 120 credits to meet the requirements of the qualification.

You’ll engage in education, pedagogy and professional studies sessions and curriculum workshops. These will take place in both university and school settings and will develop your expertise in general educational and professional issues, as well as subject pedagogy.

You’ll gain the skills and understanding to take up positions in schools as a teacher of your subject with the potential to contribute fully to the life of the school. The course carries the Accreditation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

School Direct Route: The School Direct teacher training route is composed of a partnership between King’s College London and a lead school. Students apply to the lead school for admission to the course. The academic components of the course are delivered by King’s College London whilst the secondary school teaching experience is organised by the lead school.

Course purpose

For those wishing to train as teachers of pupils aged 11-18 in English. Our course will lead to the DfE Standards for QTS which are assessed through teaching practice observation, portfolios and written assignments.

Course format and assessment

Teaching

You can typically expect:

  • the equivalent of over 50 days of academic sessions at King’s (typically three hours in the morning and/or afternoon spread throughout the academic year)

  • approximately 120 days of teaching placement.* This includes a short period of placement in a primary school (typically four days at the start of the year)

  • a number of one-to-one tutorials totaling five to seven sessions across the year

  • two visits from a tutor whilst on placement to observe lessons and monitor progress

  • regular** meetings with a mentor, who will be a member of staff at your placement school, whilst on placement

  • written feedback on all credit-bearing assignments within four weeks of the deadline.

*This 120-day figure represents the standard number of placement days. In certain cases, following assessment by course tutors and mentors, students may be required to undertake a greater number of placement days to demonstrate their ability to meet the Teacher Standards.

**Typically, each trainee will have a meeting with their mentor during each week they are on placement. In certain circumstances the frequency may vary.

The types of learning commitment encompassed within the course vary depending on modules. For this course one credit represents the equivalent of 10 hours of learning and engagement. The breakdown below gives you an idea of the likely workload you can expect:

Professional Practice in Education (45-credit module)

This module covers the teaching practice that students carry out in secondary schools. As such, much of the time commitment is dedicated to teaching and planning lessons. The following will give you an idea of what a typical academic workload might look like as you progress through your studies:

Seminars/tutorials: 14 contact hours (seminars/tutorials designed to evaluate teaching performance and provide feedback).

Teaching: 200-220 hours of teaching (this includes time teaching by oneself and ‘team teaching’ in groups).

Self study/assignment work: 216 hours to include lesson planning, observing lessons, marking pupils work.

School Data (15 credit module)

Lectures/seminars: 10 contact hours

Self-study/ assignment work: 140 hours

Studying Policy & Professional Practice (30-credit module)

Lectures/seminars: 25.5 contact hours

Self-study/assignment work: 274.5 hours of self-study

Focused Pedagogical Studies (30-credit module)

Lectures/seminars: 200 contact hours.

Self-study/assignment work: 100 hours of self-study

Assessment

  • The 45-credit honours-level module will be assessed by a combination of a written portfolio (equivalent to 8,000 words) and assessment of your teaching practice against the Teaching Standards as set out by the government’s Department for Education. Progress in meeting the teaching standards will be monitored through three progress reports that will be completed by staff at the placement school.
  • The 30-credit master’s-level modules will each be assessed by a written assignment of 6,000-words heavily based on in-school research that trainees undertakes.
  • The 15-credit honours-level module will be assessed by an assignment focusing on data collection methods in the school environment.

Location

Students undertake placements in secondary schools that work in partnership with King’s College London. Partnership schools are located across central London and the Greater London area. Whilst every effort is made to place PGCE trainees in local schools, due to the changing nature of initial teacher education and limited availability of placements in certain subject areas, trainees should be prepared to travel to their placement schools throughout the Greater London area and beyond.

Students also organise their own short placement at a state primary school. Further information on this short placement is provided in the offer holder pack and during the course.

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Structure

Year 1

Courses are divided into modules, and students on this course take modules totalling 120 credits.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this course page for updates.

Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

  • Professional Practice in Education (45 credits)
  • School Data (15 credits)
  • Studying Policy & Professional Practice (30 credits)
  • Focused Pedagogical Studies (30 credits)
Optional Modules There are no optional modules offered as a part of this course.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (English)

higher than £ 9000