Secondary School Direct (Modern Languages) PGCE with QTS

In conjunction with Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester offers Modern Languages (11-16 with sixth form enhancement ) as a subject specialism leading to the award of PGCE with QTS.

Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding, and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher.

We aim to nurture teachers passionate about developing their own and their pupils' learning.

Please note, the Application deadline for International applicants is 5th June 2023. Any applications received after this date may not be considered for the September 2023 intake due to Application, CAS, and Visa processing time requirements.

Why study this course with us?

During the course, you will learn how to encourage young people’s language skills through your subject specialism.

The Subject Enrichment Week for Modern Foreign Languages trainees has allowed individuals to pursue specific directed work in their chosen countries. Many trainees choose to visit schools abroad to look at how languages are taught. It offers a welcome opportunity to brush up on second language proficiency and collect resources for use in the classroom.

"The MFL course is well structured and taught. It ties in neatly with the development of teaching in school."

"I have been able to explore many ideas and aspects of MFL methodology and theory and put them into practice in school."

 (Comments from previous trainees)

The course is designed to ensure you are confident in all basic national curriculum requirements.

• hold or be expected to gain a minimum 2:2 honors degree (preferred 2:1)

• have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English Language and Maths.

• IELTS: Overall 7.0 (no less than 5.5 in each band)

• For those who do not have IELTS or an acceptable in-country English language qualification, the University of Chester has developed its own online English language test which applicants can take for just £50.

The University of Chester offers an award-winning Careers and Employability service that provides various employability-enhancing experiences through the curriculum, employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice, and guidance. The service is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to personal goals and aspirations. It aims to help students plan their future, make the most of their time at the University, and enhance their employability. Services include part-time jobs, extra-curricular workshops, and practical one-to-one help with career planning, CVs, applications, and mock interviews. Group sessions on career planning are also provided within each course. Students and graduates can use these services free of charge for up to two years after graduation.