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Modern Foreign Languages: French and German - PGCE

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Tuition GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Master
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Modern Foreign Languages: French and German - PGCE at University of Portsmouth is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Modern Foreign Languages: French and German - PGCE programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Modern Foreign Languages: French and German - PGCE programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Subject Knowledge Enhancement
  2. ICT in the classroom
  3. Lesson Planning
  4. Classroom management
  5. Research into the pedagogy and psychology of learning computer science
  6. Special Needs and Inclusion
  7. Assessment
  8. Teaching and assessment

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, with a minimum of 50% content in an appropriate modern foreign language. Alternatively, native speakers require excellent communication skills in English. A second language to A level (or equivalent standard) in French, German or Spanish. Applicants offering only one foreign language are able to complete a short intensive Enhancement Course in French in order to achieve sufficient competence to teach a second language accurately and confidently at secondary level to at least Key Stage 3. GCSE Mathematics and English language at grade C (Grade 4) or above, or equivalent. All shortlisted applicants are subject to interview. All offers are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and Occupational Health clearance. All applicants must pass the National College for Teaching and Leadership\'s professional skills tests in literacy and numeracy before starting the course.
  • Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not have GCSE English language at grade C (Grade 4) or above, require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component less than 6.0.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Portsmouth directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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Application Information
  • Start Date September 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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