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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Queen's Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
The PGCE in English is broadly aligned with the Northern Ireland Curriculum, training graduates to teach English across the 11-18 plus year age range. The programme aims to develop your competence and confidence in the teaching of English and in the general professional role of the teacher. Our PGCE will appeal to you if you wish to move into teaching and if you are a graduate in English or about to graduate in English. Extra places are reserved to prepare those who are interested in teaching their subject through the medium of Irish in Irish-medium schools. An additional certificate in Irish Medium Education (IME) is awarded in conjunction with St Mary's University College.
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