Master in Pgce Secondary English Pgce

At London Metropolitan University, tuition is 18,500 GBP per year, while applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Aug 31, 2027.

Aspiring educators who possess a deep-seated passion for literature and language will find this programme an ideal environment to hone their craft. Designed for those who wish to inspire young minds in secondary classrooms, the course focuses on translating subject expertise into effective, engaging pedagogy. You will explore how to bring texts to life through drama and media literacy, while mastering the fundamental principles of language, grammar, and oracy that underpin a robust English curriculum.

Distinctive to this programme is the emphasis on teaching within diverse, multicultural urban settings, leveraging London’s unique educational landscape. You will benefit from:

• A highly personalised support system that prioritises your growth as a creative and ambitious leader in education.
• Extensive practical experience through 25 weeks of school placements, allowing you to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
• A collaborative environment featuring 'microteach' sessions, where you can refine your delivery in a supportive, constructive setting.

Beyond the classroom, you will learn to design impactful lessons and master both formative and summative assessment strategies, ensuring you are fully prepared to shape the lives and perspectives of students aged 11–16, with opportunities to gain experience in the 11–18 age range.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.