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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (English) PGCE

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The PGCE English at King’s gives trainees practical and theoretical ideas on the teaching of English as well as modelling ways in which English can be taught in the classroom. Trainees benefit from the college’s unique location on the South Bank and are encouraged to visit the nearby Globe Theatre, Tate Modern and the Saison Poetry Library. The course is led by an experienced team of English educators with a reputation for excellence in their training methods.

Key benefits

  • PGCE courses at King's are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. One reason is the strong research base which informs the course. In the last research assessment exercise, the department was rated as the leading education institution for research in London (REF, 2021).
  • Excellent links to cultural institutions such as the Globe and the National Theatre that expand learning beyond the confines of the classroom.
  • A working partnership with a broad range of up to 150 schools in London and beyond, providing unique opportunities to learn how to teach a diverse mix of students.
  • At the conclusion of their PGCE course in July 2022 80% of our trainees had been employed as ECTs at schools in the UK and abroad.
  • Two assessed pieces of coursework give you 60 Master's-level credits - a third of an MA - which puts you well on the way to a Master's degree in your chosen profession.

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Employability

The majority of trainees go into teaching or other areas of education; many become heads of departments or members of senior management teams; some take up careers in educational administration in the advisory or inspection services.

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Employability

The majority of trainees go into teaching or other areas of education; many become heads of departments or members of senior management teams; some take up careers in educational administration in the advisory or inspection services.

Application closing date guidance

We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible as we may need to request further information from you to assess your application. This is particularly important if your application is successful, and you are required to meet any conditions and/or you need a Student Visa to study at King’s.

Our first application deadline is on 6 March 2023 (23:59 UK time).

The programme will remain open until the final application deadlines below if there are places still available:

  • Overseas (international) fee status: 7 July 2023 (23:59 UK time)
  • Home fee status: 15 August 2023 (23:59 UK time)

After the first application deadline, the programme will close at any point once it is full.

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