Program Overview
The PGCE - Primary with Modern Languages at Goldsmiths University of London is a Postgraduate Certificate 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 PGCE - Primary with Modern Languages 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 14,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the PGCE - Primary with Modern Languages programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- theories of second language learning and some aspects of bilingualism
- pedagogical approaches to modern language learning
- impact of parents, teachers and socio-cultural context on language learning
- critical and analytical approach to teaching strategies and resources
- curriculum design for primary modern language teaching (QCA guidelines for KS2, linguistic progression, differentiation, assessment)
- planning of modern languages in conjunction with other curricular areas (cross-curricular links with literacy, numeracy, citizenship, ICT, etc)
- planning the implementation of modern languages into primary school and the transition from primary to secondary education
- a linguistic component to support the development of your own language skills
- a cultural component (awareness and understanding)
- school experience in England. As part of your school placement, you teach French, German or Spanish alongside all other curriculum areas
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The following requirements are designed to ensure compliance with NCTL (or successor body\'s) entry\nrequirements for ITT programmes. All applicants must have:\xc2\xa0
- A first degree of a UK higher education institution or equivalent qualification\xc2\xa0
- Achieved a standard equivalent to a grade C in the GCSE examinations in English, mathematics and\nscience.\xc2\xa0
- Passed NCTL\'s professional skill tests prior to entry to the course\xc2\xa0
- Taken part in a rigorous selection process at College or at a partnership school of the College,\ndesigned to assess their suitability to teach
- A\ndegree in which an element is either in French, German or Spanish or an \xc2\x93A\xc2\x94 level (or equivalent) in\nFrench, German or Spanish normally at Grade C or above, or can demonstrate good communication\nin both spoken and written French, German or Spanish
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Goldsmiths University of London 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.
About Goldsmiths University of London
Goldsmiths University of London
London, England
Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 12 months