About Secondary Education: English Pgce in University of Wolverhampton
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Secondary Education provides a high standard of training for those preparing to take up a teaching post in the secondary school sector. The course complies with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education for Initial Teacher Training courses.
The PGCE in Secondary Education is specifically designed to ensure that those who are successful will be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - the professional award required by all those who wish to teach in a maintained school.
If you have a passion for language and the exploration of ideas through all forms of written and verbal media and wish to communicate your enthusiasm with young people, this course will prepare you to do this effectively. The aim of the course is to develop reflective teachers who care about pupils’ language development and who understand how to ensure progression in pupils’ written, reading and oral skills so that they develop into skilled and critical readers, writers and speakers. You will be encouraged to develop effective and inspirational practical teaching skills underpinned by a sound grasp of theoretical concepts. As a trainee you will learn how to teach English Language and Literature to pupils in the 11-16 age range within the secondary age phase, with additional primary and post-16 enhancements. You will learn how to develop skills, knowledge and understanding for teaching English Language and Literature through a combination of university-led and school-led training
Academic qualification equivalents
- a full degree in a majority English speaking country
- or a degree from the UK
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component
University of Wolverhampton Highlights
| University type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Graduate job rate |
96% |
| Cost of attendance |
Approximately £15,700 |
| Intake type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of program |
On-campus and online |
University of Wolverhampton Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated fee of different programs is given in the following table. There could be some exceptions, so the applicant must check before applying.
| Course |
Cost per academic year |
| Undergraduate |
£12,250 |
| Postgraduate |
£13,650 |
| Postgraduate fir Business School |
£13,650 |
| Postgraduate with Professional Placements |
£14,834 |
Accommodation costs
| Type of accommodation |
37 Week Licence Cost |
52 Week License Cost |
| City Standard |
£3,330 |
£4,680.00 |
| City En-Suite |
£3,996 |
£5,616.00 |
| Walsall En-suite |
£3,996 |
£5,616.00 |
| Telford En-suite |
£3,515 |
£4,940.00 |
University of Wolverhampton Application Process
International students who want to seek admissions at University of Wolverhampton can follow the below-mentioned application process:
Application Fee: Undergraduate: £18 for UCAS, Postgraduate: No fee
Application Deadlines: follows the deadline set up by UCAS. Late applications are welcomed only for the courses that still have places available.
Supporting documents:
- Official transcripts
- English proficiency test score
- Academic requirements according to the course
- Statement of purpose
- Financial statements
- Passport copy
- Academic references
- Interview
