The English PGCE secondary course at Aberystwyth University aims to give student teachers the professional skills needed to become successful teachers who can develop learners' critical and creative response to language and literature. Working within the Languages, Literacy and Communication Area of Learning and Experience, you will train to teach ambitious, capable and confident learners who are informed and confident about the world beyond school.

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured. Current code modules include: • Effective Pedagogy (30 credits) • Evaluating Learning and Skills (30 credits) • Pedagogy and Curriculum Knowledge (30 credits) • Professional Studies (30 credits) Further information about modules can be found at https://courses.aber.ac.uk/postgraduate/english-education/#learning-and-teaching

Assessment on the course takes a range of forms including, for example: essays, reflective writing, presentations, lesson plans, action research project. There are no formal examinations. Assessment of practice takes place throughout all three placements on a continuous basis.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: 3DGZ

Institution code: A40

Campus Name: Main Site (Aberystwyth)

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

• UK Bachelors (Honours) degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject area. A minimum of 50% of the content of this Bachelors degree should have relevance to the subject you want to teach (i.e. English). • GCSE Grade B in either English Language, English Literature, Welsh Language (First Language) or Welsh Literature. Where a grade B in English Literature or Welsh Literature is achieved, a minimum of grade C must also be achieved in English Language or Welsh Language (First Language). Grade B in GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy is also required. The University can offer GCSE Equivalency Tests in these subjects for applicants who do not hold these qualifications/grades. • Previous experience or observation in a school setting is an advantage. Please note that all applicants will be interviewed as part of the selection process.

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails

International applicants must demonstrate that they have English language proficiency at IELTS 7.0, with a minimum 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Student satisfaction : 85%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 85%

England	9000.0	Whole course
Northern Ireland	9000.0	Whole course
Scotland	9000.0	Whole course
Wales	9000.0	Whole course
Channel Islands	9000.0	Whole course
Republic of Ireland	9000.0	Whole course
EU	14000.0	Whole course
International	14000.0	Whole course

Please note that the are the tuition fees for PGCE courses commencing in September 2021. Tuition fees for 2022-23 are yet to be confirmed.

Penglais
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
United Kingdom
SY23 3FL