Secondary Teaching Studies English (Hons) University of Hull

Overview

Be part of the lasting impact that education has on people's lives on this accelerated route towards a PGCE or taking on a teaching role in schools.

With this Secondary Teaching Studies English (Hons) course offered by University of Hull you’ll learn about children’s and young people’s development and needs. And explore education theory, research, policy and practice.

Opportunities to reflect on professional practice include a work-based module at the end of your first year. As well as visits to diverse learning environments such as mainstream and special schools, alternative provision, galleries and museums. You can also study towards an accredited Forest School certification, so you can lead children’s learning outdoors.

Our extensive network of 600+ charities, education-related organisations and schools gives you invaluable learning experiences such as guest lectures and professional practice observations. As well as opportunities to take your placement in the UK or overseas.

You’ll work with English specialists in the School of Humanities too, exploring a range of genres focusing on texts relevant to the curriculum. So you’ll develop subject knowledge relevant to the classroom as well as exploring language and literature at degree level.

Future prospects

After you graduate, you can go on to work in schools as an unqualified teacher, or start initial teacher training leading to Qualified Teacher Status (e.g. PGCE).

Graduates also pursue other postgraduate studies, work as home education tutors, education consultants, teach abroad, or take up educational roles in the arts, heritage or local government sectors. 90.5% of our students are in work or further study 15 months after graduating.

Take a look at our facilities

• Education Lecture Room

Study the theory in our lecture rooms – before you put your learning into practice in the classroom.

• Forest School Training Centre

You could study for a Forest School certification within our outdoor classroom, gardens, wooded area and wildflower meadows.

• Brynmor Jones Library

Our seven-storey library is a superb learning space. As well as more than a million books, there’s a variety of study areas, over 400 open-access PCs and one amazing view.

• Group Lecture Room

Collaborate in group lecture rooms working as part of our vibrant community of students and staff who all share an interest in developing excellent learning opportunities for others.