PGCE Education (Modern Languages)

The PGCE in Modern Languages is a recognised teaching qualification aligned to the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland professional competences which affords graduates ‘Eligibility to Teach’ (referred to in some other jurisdictions as 'qualified teacher status', QTS). The course is aligned broadly with the Northern Ireland Curriculum, supporting graduates in teaching Modern Languages across the 11-18 year age range. The programme aims to develop your competence and confidence in the teaching of Modern Languages and in the general professional role of the teacher.

All applicants must possess the following: At least 2.2 Honours degree (single or joint honours) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, in one or more modern languages taught in Northern Ireland (French, German, Irish, Italian, Spanish). German and Italian alone (or in combination with each other) are not considered, but each is considered with one of French, Irish or Spanish. In all Honours degrees, modules in Modern Languages must make up at least 50% of the qualification; At the time of application, GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, and GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent qualification.