About the course

This innovative course will train you to become a 21st-century teacher while also encouraging you to explore the rich creative potential of English – found in areas such as creative writing and performance – and use it to enhance your teaching and inspire your pupils. Learn the theoretical underpinnings of English you need to teach through exploring the main genres of creative writing (poetry, prose, drama and media) as well as developing your understanding of modern and Shakespearian theatre studies. You study a diverse range of literature from the medieval period to the present day, learning to apply techniques of textual criticism and different theoretical approaches.

　　Alongside this element of the course, there are units focused on your development as a teacher, exploring how children learn and develop, and introducing you to the latest technologies used in teaching. You also benefit from school placement experience throughout the course that will enable you to gain Qualified Teacher Status when you graduate. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£43,500

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (October), 2024	Bedford
Semester 1 (October), 2025	Bedford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bedfordshire

UCAS Tariff Points

　　At least 112 points with 96 points from at least 2 A level passes

　　At least 112 points with Distinction Merit Merit in BTEC Extended Diploma or Distinction Distinction in BTEC Diploma

　　A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma with 12 merits and 12 distinctions at level 3

　　Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate OCR Nationals International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards

　　A standard equivalent to a grade 4 (or GCSE A to C) in the GCSE examinations in English and Mathematics

　　To have IELTS with an average score of at least 6.0 if your first language is not English and you do not have GCSE grade C in English

　　A successful interview

　　Meet all safeguarding requirements including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check, Fitness to Practice, Suitability to Train to Teach, and all other safeguarding checks required at the time of application

　　TOEFL iBT - Overall - 72 (Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing -17)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Bedfordshire. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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