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University of Greenwich

London , England ,United Kingdom

Further Education and Skills (ESOL), PGCE

Learn to teach English to speakers of other languages in a variety of learning environments. Make a difference to language-learning students in further education.

If you want to teach English to speakers of other languages (ESOL), this PGCE provides you with the skills you need, including teaching and classroom management. We focus on teaching in colleges, adult education centres, art colleges, healthcare or community organisations. Our course also includes training for public services and a wide range of commercial and voluntary organisations.

You will explore how language is acquired and analyse a variety of innovative approaches and resources for the teaching of ESOL, including the key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. This is taught in a range of contexts and embedded models. You will plan, deliver, assess and evaluate teaching and learning strategies, and learn to empower learners with your enthusiasm for language learning.

Campus Information

Avery Hill Campus

Avery Hill is the ideal setting for students looking to study in London. Not only does it have a campus university vibe with teaching and living space, it is also just 30 minutes by train from central London. Avery Hill Campus comprises two sites: Mansion House and Southwood.

Intakes

  • Sep
  • Jan

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information required
10 Days
Possible interview call from institution
10 Days
Provisional/ unconditional offer
20 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates of this programme can pursue a teaching career in the Further Education and Skills sector.

Do you provide employability services?

Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.

The Employability and Careers Service provides support when you are preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles. It includes CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.

Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the industry and will provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.

PSW Opportunity

  • Not available 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

 

For entry to our Master's programmes, you will need to have met the following:

  • Four year bachelor degree with a minimum of 55% in Final Year (However, if graduating from one of the top universities :Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Osmania and JNTU a minimum of 50% in final year is required)
  • 70% in English in Standard XII or English language requirements

Note: More specialised courses require four year bachelor degree with a minimum of 65% in final year.(However, if graduating from one of the top universities :Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Osmania and JNTU a minimum of 60% in final year is required)