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PGCE Secondary English

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GTTR code: Q3X1

Degree awarded: PGCE

Duration: 10 months

Entry requirements:

A second class honours degree containing 50% content in English Language, Literature or Linguistics or overseas equivalent.

All applicants must also hold qualifications in English language and mathematics at GCSE grade C or above, or hold equivalent qualifications in these subjects.

260 UCAS points including an A or B in English at A Level (excluding AS Levels, General Studies and counting 3 best grades).

In addition to the requirements for the PGCE generally as outlined above, criteria for interview for the PGCE English course at the University of Manchester can be found on the PGCE website

Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2013, the tuition fees are as follows:

  • PGCE (full-time)
    UK/EU students (per annum): £9,000
    International students (per annum): £13,000

The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.

All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees. Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.

Scholarships/sponsorships: Please see the Department for Education's Get into Teaching website for further information about bursaries.

Number of places/applicants: 30 / 400

Contact email: pgce@manchester.ac.uk

Contact telephone: 0161 275 3617

How to apply: To apply for a PGCE course at the University of Manchester you must apply through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR). Please visit the GTTR website for further details. Applications or CVs sent directly to the University will not be considered.

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