Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary English
University of Bedfordshire - Bedford Campus
UK,England
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 12,650/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 2006
Total Students: 20,000 +
Int. Students: 2,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Polhill Ave, Bedford MK41 9EA, United Kingdom
Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary English
Program Overview
Develop as a highly qualified, creative and confident teacher of literature, English language, drama and media studies, putting theory into practice as you gain specialist knowledge and skills in imaginative ways of teaching your specialist subject; and achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
The course develops you as a teacher with internationally recognised qualifications. It develops your ability to be an evidence informed teacher and one who is well placed to take advantage of further awards such as Chartered Teacher Status
Why choose this course?
- Study on a course designed to enable you to join a challenging and rewarding profession – becoming an imaginative and inspiring teacher who draws on broad subject specific knowledge and secure understanding of teaching and learning theories - with the knowledge and skills to lead learning and initiate change in educational settings
- Explore your understanding of teaching and learning secondary English, as you apply your subject knowledge and expertise to planning and managing teaching literature, language, drama and media; honing your skills of critical self-evaluation and improvement
- Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings and enhancing your own sense of independence
- Gain confidence in analysing the evidence of your own practical experience during placements in schools, informing your future actions as you evaluate the impact of applying theory to your teaching practice
- Benefit from a qualification that gives you recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to gain employment in a school, with opportunities for continuous development through further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.
- The University's Bedford campus is home to one of the largest education providers in the UK. We have well-established links with more than 500 schools across the Eastern Region which means that we are constantly at the forefront of educational developments. The quality of our provision is based on a long and established history of teacher education.
The University's Bedford campus is home to one of the largest education providers in the UK. We have well-established links with more than 500 schools across the Eastern Region which means that we are constantly at the forefront of educational developments. The quality of our provision is based on a long and established history of teacher education.
You will acquire knowledge and experience of teaching Literature, English Language, Drama, and Media Studies in creative and imaginative ways. Knowledge of the canon of poetry, plays and novels are necessary to be able to deliver the curriculum.
You should be familiar with classic works as well as a range of modern fiction, non-fiction, multimodal texts and poetry suitable for all ages. Language and literature are rapidly changing to accommodate the post-modern pressures of a broadband age and you are expected to have knowledge of new emerging genres and other virtual areas where young people are creative with reading and writing.
You will obtain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and up to 60 Masters level credits.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 12,650 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Bedfordshire - Bedford Campus
CAD 12,276 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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