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Secondary English and Media Studies PGCE (Taught)

  • PGCE
  • 10 Months
  • Full-time
  • August 2026
  • Postgraduate
Distance learning
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Course summary

1st in the UK for our research impact in Education in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)

Good for the Quality of Education and Training in the Secondary Age-Phase (Ofsted 2023)

Outstanding for Leadership and Management in the Secondary Age-Phase (Ofsted 2023)

This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You’ll learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire or Kent.

We will develop your skills as a reflective practitioner. We use an innovative range of assessment modes that enable you to succeed. School-led teacher education is run by experienced mentors and professional tutors. You'll be supported by University tutors throughout the year.

We have an excellent record of graduate employment. Our employability records surpass national benchmarks.

We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Please check our website for the modules running in the academic year 2026/27.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Secondary

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Distance learning

Study options

  • PGCE • Full-time • 10 Months

Start dates

  • August 2026

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Entry requirements

You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above.

  • a strong knowledge and understanding of the study of English and media, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within state Secondary schools;
  • an undergraduate degree in English and Media or a degree in English with at least 30% Media and a Drama A-Level. In certain circumstances, media industry experience together with a degree may suffice. Other related degrees and professional experience may be considered if a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course is undertaken before starting the teacher training course; please see further details below. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body;
  • a GCE A-Level in English and a passion for the subject;
  • GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

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