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PGCE Modern Languages (German with French or Spanish)

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Derwent College

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This course qualifies you to teach modern languages at 11-16 (with post-16 enhancement).

For many children, school is the first opportunity to learn a foreign language. As a language teacher you will not only help them to communicate but deepen their understanding of other cultures and promote international tolerance and understanding.

Tailoring your course

We want to make sure that you have all the options you need to become the teacher you want to be. That's why we give you a range of opportunities to make your course your own.

Language specialisation

All our courses include studying two languages. On this course, German will be your first language with either French or Spanish as your second.

You'll attend sessions to develop your own language skills, with a particular focus on your second language.

Accreditation

On successfully completing this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE).

Teaching and assessment

You will work with world?leading academics who will challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

Careers and skills

Most of our graduates become teachers, but the skills you learn will open other career paths too.

Career opportunities

  • Secondary school language teacher
  • Private language tutor
  • Educational administrator
  • Education consultant
  • Training and development executive
  • Youth worker

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 25,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    29th out of 91 2

    4th out of 47

    6th out of 47 2

    10th out of 29 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    138 61%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    61st

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    84th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    146 65%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    11th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    16th

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    142 65%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    21st

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    16th

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    146 71%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    16th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    11th

    2

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