Teaching English - Functional Skills
Canterbury Christ Church UniversityProgram Overview
The Teaching English - Functional Skills at Canterbury Christ Church University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Education 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 education. 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 Teaching English - Functional Skills 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Canterbury, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English - Functional Skills programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The structure of spoken and written English
- The language systems of English
- The Social Development of Language and Literacy
- Language and Literacy acquisition
- Language and Literacy development in the classroom
- About the Programme
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
To be selected for the course, you\'ll need to have:
- An initial teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE / Cert Ed. / DTLLS) or be working towards one.
- A background of working at a suitable academic level
- Good literacy skills (There will be an initial assessment of literacy skills at interview)
- An existing teaching placement or the possibility of arranging at least 50 hours of Literacy or ESOL teaching at two different curriculum levels in an appropriate context
- An experienced colleague in the workplace who would be willing to act as a mentor
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Canterbury Christ Church University 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 Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
