TheÊSecondary Education (QTS) - English programme offered by the University of Birmingham has an excellent and proven track record. It is rigorous and challenging, forming an excellent preparation for a successful career in teaching English.

At the University of Birmingham we believe we should provide student teachers with the highest level of teacher education as possible, and this is why we offer a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDipEd) rather than a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Both qualifications lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) but the PGDipEd also offers the equivalent of 120 credits at MasterÕs level (out of 180), which makes it a highly rewarding course by combining both theory and practice.

Following satisfactory completion of this course, plus a successful induction year in school and references, you can return to complete anÊMA in Teaching StudiesÊ(data collection and a 15,000 word dissertation). Additionally, the School also offers a number of specialisedÊProfessional DevelopmentÊprogrammes which will enable you to further develop your career.

Careers

The University of Birmingham English PGDipEd (QTS) course is highly regarded across Birmingham and the West Midlands. We have an excellent record of students gaining jobs at the end of the course. For 2013-2014 the employabilty rate was 100% and all graduatesÊobtained employment in a teaching role. Many of our ex-students have gone on to become Heads of Departments, Senior Managers, advisers and University tutors.