Secondary Modern Foreign Languages PGCE

Degree requirementsBachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/5.0 or 2.8/4.0.Subject-specific requirementsYou will need: a strong knowledge and understanding of Modern Languages, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within Secondary state schools; an undergraduate degree in at least one modern language, with competence in a second - preferably at AS level or equivalent. The most commonly taught languages in UK Secondary schools are French and Spanish. A number of schools also teach German and a small minority teach Italian and other languages. Other related degrees and professional experience may be considered if a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course is undertaken before starting the teacher training course; please see further details below. Applicants without a second language might be eligible for a fully funded Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body; GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview. Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

IELTS (Academic)

Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component).

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about IELTS

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below

Alternative English language qualifications