PGCE - Secondary - Modern languages

Modern languages combinations

• French
• Spanish
• French with Spanish 
• Spanish with French   
• French with German   
• German with French

Key Features

• Very high employment rates
• The subject specific part of the course aims to build on your expertise in modern languages and to familiarise you with current teaching methodology and research, thus enabling you to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required for the successful teaching of modern languages
• Learn to teach modern languages in high quality placement schools
• Use our support systems to help you write assignments at Master’s Level and our additional targeted support for international trainee teachers
• The university will guarantee accommodation for students studying this course, where possible, this will be near to the location of your placement - If your accommodation is located further from your placement school we will provide hire cars or university minibus travel to suit your needs.

We work in partnership with

• The Université de Pays et des Pays de l’Adour. Find out about the Master Français Langue Étrangère

Applying early will allow time for applicants to attend a subject knowledge enhancement course prior to the start of the PGCE course if this is a condition identified at the interview stage.

Entry requirements

Please consult individual subject specialism pages for full details of entry requirements, but most specialisms ask for:

Academic requirements

• Honours degree normally (2:2) or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject area. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis.
• All entrants have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (formerly grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics (applicants must have these qualifications by the start of the course). Alternatively, we offer an equivalency test if you don’t have the required GCSE grade to apply for our courses. Trainees who begin courses before providing evidence of the required GCSE standard (or equivalent) will not be eligible for financial incentives, such as bursaries or grants until they achieve the required standard.

Qualifications not listed? Contact the Admissions Office for advice by email: AdmissionsB@worc.ac.uk

Additional requirements

• An Enhanced DBS check. You will be sent details of how to apply for your DBS in the summer term. You will need to pay for this. You may already be part of the DBS update service. Find out about the update service here. As part of the DBS process you will be checked against the Children’s Barred List.
• A check against the Prohibition List.
• If you have lived, studied or worked overseas for three months or more in the last five years a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country of residence will be required. Further information and guidance associated with additional costs are available from the Home Office.
• An online occupational health check. All those on a teacher training programme must be certified as meeting national requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach, as set by the Department for Education.
• International students: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

Other information

To help you prepare for your interview you can expect questions covering the following:

• the subject knowledge required for teaching the subject curriculum in school
• your ability to critically reflect on your prior experiences in relation to your future development as a teacher
• your understanding of the UK education system and the wider role of a teacher
• how you have overcome challenges in your life and shown resilience
• how you plan to meet the academic and teaching demands of the course.

In addition, we are looking for enthusiasm, commitment, and potential. Clear verbal and written communication skills are integral to this which you will have an opportunity to demonstrate throughout the interview.

• School experience is desirable, but not essential.
• Interviews will be conducted online. Applicants will be contacted directly with more details.

All applications for PGCE Secondary should be made via the Government's Find Postgraduate Teacher Training website.

Additional useful information is available on the Government's Get Into Teaching website.

Apply now

Applications for PGCE courses, both Primary and Secondary, should be made online through the government's Find Postgraduate Teacher Training website.

Visit the Get Into Teaching website for detailed information on how to apply for a PGCE.

Read our How to apply pages for more information on applying and to find out what happens to your application.

When making your application via DfE, please mention which language you wish to specialise in, from:

• French
• Spanish
• German with French
• French with German
• Spanish with French
• French with Spanish

Please contact us if you would like to train to teach French only or Spanish only as we have limited availability.