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BA (Hons) Secondary Education (11-16) and English with QTS
Our BSc (Hons) Secondary Education (11-16) and English combines a firm grounding in grammar, linguistics, literature, and educational theory with practical teaching skills. It offers a fast-track route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a rewarding career teaching in secondary education.
Key information
Award:
BA (Hons)
Mode of Study:
Full-time
Duration:
3 years
Location:
University of Bolton
UCAS points:
104
UCAS code:
G160
Start date:
To be confirmed
Course Details
Words are powerful. English lies at the heart of education, giving young people a voice and opening doors for their future. Our BSc (Hons) Secondary Education (11-16) and English course is a three-year programme, leading to an honours degree and a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). It offers you a comprehensive programme of study in the concepts of English language and literature, including a focus on grammar and etymology, the study of prose, poetry, and drama, and practical teaching skills grounded in theory. It's ideal if you want to teach English at Key Stages 3 and 4 (ages 11-16).
During the first year of the course, our dedicated tutors will support you to consolidate and develop your knowledge of English beyond A-level. You'll also have the opportunity to gain valuable preparatory knowledge and understanding of your role as a teacher in secondary education and complete a short placement in one of our partner schools. In the second year, you'll focus on deepening your knowledge and understanding of English and begin to develop your teaching skills via further school-based experience. You'll start gathering evidence towards the Department for Education Teachers' Standards so that we can monitor your progress towards your recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
At the honours level, you'll explore the key theories and techniques of teaching, learning and assessment. We'll support you as you discover how to apply them in practice and encourage you as you learn to plan lessons, deliver classes, assess your students' performances and provide constructive feedback. Our supportive tutors and subject specialist school mentors will work to help you become an expert, engaging and inclusive mathematics teacher with high standards of professionalism and fulfil the requirements for your recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
Highlights
This programme offers you the opportunity to gain both an honours degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) after just three years of study.
We'll support you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to teach English at Key Stages 3 and 4 (age 11-16) and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Work-based learning through a teaching placement is an essential part of the course. You'll have the opportunity to gain a minimum of 120 days of experience planning and delivering learning in schools.
Our highly qualified and dedicated education team possess a wealth of experience in teacher training.
Our Education courses are ranked first in the UK for student experience and seventh in the UK for teaching quality by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022, so you can be assured that we offer high standards of tuition and pastoral care.
Also, our Education courses are top in the UK for course and feedback satisfaction, according to the Guardian University Guide 2022.
Key Features
You'll have the chance to explore areas of English language and literature, including Shakespearean and modern drama, prose, and poetry, along with the study of grammar, linguistics, and etymology.
You don't need prior experience of teaching or current employment in education.
The University of Bolton is one of the largest providers of teacher training for further and higher education in the UK, sitting at the heart of an extensive network of educational partners.
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 ranks our English department first in the UK for teaching quality and student experience, so you can expect enthusiastic teaching and support throughout your studies.
By choosing to study with us, you'll have the chance to enjoy Bolton's many shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities. Manchester, one of the UK's most multicultural and lively cities, is less than 20 minutes away by train. Not forgetting, the North West of England is renowned for its beautiful countryside, coastline and heritage. This makes Bolton an ideal base from which to explore some of the best cultural and outdoor activities the UK offers.
Professional recognition
On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Secondary Education and English degree, you'll receive a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to teach in schools. QTS can only be granted by the UK government's Department for Education (DfE).
The University of Bolton will inform the DfE once you have successfully completed all areas of study and are eligible to receive the award of QTS. On our recommendation, the DfE will award QTS automatically and you will not need to undertake further tests or study to obtain QTS.
Please note that 'recommendation with QTS' will not be stated on your degree certificate.
Your Level 3 subjects must include English; for instance, A-level English Language or English Literature.
You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. Please contact us for a list of acceptable GCSE equivalents.
You’ll be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.
You’ll need to satisfactorily pass a fitness to practice assessment.
This course involves working unsupervised with children and/or vulnerable young people and adults and you must gain an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting your studies. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service.
You'll need to provide satisfactory references, a satisfactory health declaration and a satisfactory student agreement prior to enrolment on the course.
If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
Where changes are made to material information contained in this course description or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admissions and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant.
The University of Bolton's BSc (Hons) Secondary Education (11-16) and English degree is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in teaching English at Key Stages 3 and 4 (ages 11-16). The course offers a grounding in English and examines how this can support a career in education and school-based experience.
During this course, you'll have the opportunity to develop a high level of knowledge and skill in English language and literature. You'll also gain transferable skills such as planning, time management, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, critical literary and linguistic analysis, research and self-discipline.
What can I do with this qualification?
This degree offers you an exciting opportunity to turn your passion for English into a career in teaching. As a graduate of this course, you'll be well equipped with both the subject knowledge and the necessary pedagogical skills for teaching English in secondary schools.
Some typical employers for teachers include state-maintained schools, where your employer will often be the local authority. However, you may be employed directly by the school; for example, if you're working for an academy or free school. Graduates working in independent schools or colleges are also employed directly by the institution.
Alternatively, after graduation, you may wish to take a master's degree in education or a related social science to develop your understanding of the theory, research and policy of education.
Course fees
Home Fees
Year of study
Total
Entry year
2022/23
2023/24
2024/25
2025/26
International
Year of study
Total
Entry year
2022/23
2023/24
2024/25
2025/26
Important note regarding tuition fees for the 2021-2022 academic year:
EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status.
If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement.
Please read the
student finance eligibility 2021-2022 policy on www.gov.uk for information.
The fees for a student's course of study will be set for the
normal duration of that course subject only to inflationary increases – measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded in
March each year to take effect for subsequent start dates.
Admissions
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton, BL3 5AB
United Kingdom
Tel: 01204 903903
Email: enquiries@bolton.ac.uk
The University welcomes applications from international students from all over the world. We try to make the application process as simple and as fast as possible for our international applicants.
This course is not currently accepting online applications
Admissions
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton, BL3 5AB
United Kingdom
Tel: 01204 903903
Email: enquiries@bolton.ac.uk
We take a blended approach to teaching and learning, using a combination of face-to-face sessions, electronic resources and communications, and school-based experience. You can expect timetabled lectures, along with tutorials and problem classes, seminars where we'll encourage you to present your ideas, and meetings with your personal tutor. Guided independent study and self-directed learning are equally essential to your success; for instance, library research and background reading, preparing for practical activities and working on projects. As you progress, you'll be expected to demonstrate the ability to study independently and manage your own study.
Personal tutoring will help to support you throughout the course. We endeavour to be available and approachable, and encourage you to talk with us informally whenever you need support or guidance.
Formal assessment will be by examination, timed in-class tests, assignments, presentations, dissertation and oral viva. Additional formal assessment will be based on coursework. We'll expect you to produce written work that demonstrates your understanding and ability to apply the course content. You'll also receive informal peer and tutor feedback on individual and group activities. Your tutor will guide you towards areas of appropriate research and background reading.
We'll arrange school placements for you that will support you in meeting the requirements to become a qualified teacher in the secondary education sector. Your teaching practice will be assessed during your placement according to the Core Content Framework for Initial Teacher Training, and the Professional Standards for Teachers set by the Department for Education (DfE) and documented through session planning, observation reports, and reflective journals. You'll receive informal feedback on your performance to help you assess your progress and improve your practice, as well as formal assessment that will contribute to your overall grade for the course. Your recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status will be made when you have met all of the Teachers' Standards.
Modules
The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course.
Introduction to Teaching and Learning, Inclusion and Behaviour
Introduction to Literature: Form and Genre
Introduction to Literature: Text and Context
Shakespeare in Performance
Introduction to Language Study
Writing for Diverse Audiences
Creative Approaches to Curriculum Delivery
Teaching English in the Secondary Sector
Perspectives on Poetry
Aspects of Prose Fiction
Approaches to Drama
Exploring Non-Fiction
Developing Professional Practice and Promoting Wellbeing
Curriculum Development and Professionalism in Secondary Education
Secondary School Placement
Independent Research Project: Secondary Sector Data and its Uses in Teaching English
Secondary QTS English
Assessment methods
Level
Assesment method
Level one
Coursework 100%
Level two
Coursework 83%, Written exams 17%
Level three
Coursework 67%, Practical exams 33%
Level four
Practical exams 100%
Learning activities
Level
Learning activity
Level one
Guided independent study 62%, Placement/study abroad 3%, Scheduled learning and teaching activities 35%
Level two
Guided independent study 62%, Placement/study abroad 13%, Scheduled learning and teaching activities 25%
Level three
Guided independent study 33%, Placement/study abroad 47%, Scheduled learning and teaching activities 20%
Disclaimer
The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. The university considers changes to courses very carefully and the university will minimise any changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up-to-date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason, we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.
