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- 2012-08-06 16:33:49
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Im thinking about applying for the PGCE in English at these two universities. Can any current students give me some opinions on the course? Also, if anyone knows which other unis are great for the PGCE in English, i'd be very grateful! I also would like any information on the Teach First experience. Can I apply to both the PGCE and the Te...
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- 2013-06-06 16:08:03
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Hello Just wondering if anyone else has received an offer from Goldsmiths to study PGCE Chemistry? In my interview in early December, I was the only chemistry interviewee! so I would like to know if anyone else had interviews since then and were successful? I’m also attending a SKE communication course directed at Maths, Chemistry and Phy...
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- 2013-03-01 11:01:19
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I've recently started thinking about getting into a PGCE course. I seem to be the only person in the world who only wants to teach A-level students. But basically, TSR has slightly scared me. There is a big thread of hundreds of people just complaining about how HARD PGCEs are and how dropping out sounds like a better option than staying...
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- 2013-03-21 19:07:46
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Hi all, I am a very mature PGCE candidate of mid thirties and am working full time as a solicitor. I am worried about the fact that I don't have heaps of education experience and have only been able to get a week in a school (due to not being able to take holiday) before applying for my PGCE primary a few weeks ago (I do have more lined u...
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- 2013-05-31 18:18:03
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I'm leaning towards the MFL...But just wondering would I still be able to teach English at secondary school if I did the MFL or the post 16? I know with the post 16 you get QTLS instead of QTS.... Also...if I was to move to Aus in the future...would they accept the PGCE in MFL OR the post 16 or would they prefer you specialised in the sub...
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- 2013-06-12 03:45:42
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Hey guys, I have just received an invitation to go in for an interview for one of the PGCE courses I applied for. In the letter, it states that part of the interview will be a "10 minute presentation on the subject you wish to teach" I feel like that is very vague, and was wondering if anyone has been given the same type of brief, and wha...
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- 2013-04-20 15:39:01
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I only have offers from Goldsmiths and Nottingham Trent and I'm not sure which of the 2 unis would be best for me. To be completely honest, I am hoping to get into a different uni via adjustment, but I still need to accept my offers. I applied for Politics at both, but Goldsmiths offered me a place on Social and Political Studies instead,...
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- 2013-02-26 17:45:02
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Hi Everyone I just received an offer for a postgraduate programme at Goldsmiths and I'm wondering if it is primarily EU/International students who make use of the accommodation oppurtunities at Goldsmiths? Hope you can help with some imputs :) Thanks...
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- 2013-03-25 22:55:36
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Hi all, I have applied to Bath, Institute of Education, Goldsmiths and Bristol (in that order) to train to be a secondary Modern Languages teacher (well, French teacher until I learn another language). I currently have an interview for Bath, but am having second thoughts, mainly because I've discovered that the placement schools will prob...
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- 2013-05-16 18:04:58
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There seems to be a PGCE thread and a Teach First thread but nothing for us School Direct people! I thought it might be good if we can share who we are, where we'll be training and what subject? Should be able to make some useful contacts :) I'm going to be doing School Direct MFL (Spanish and French) with a school in Southend Essex, gett...
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- 2013-05-02 10:01:43
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Hi, I was offered a spot in the MA for Global Media and Postnational Communication at SOAS - is there anyone who has taken this masters program? I was accepted to a very similar program at Goldsmiths in 'Global Media and Transnational Communications'. Can anyone tell me which is better, SOAS or Goldsmiths? From what I've read and rankings...
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- 2013-04-24 10:06:44
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Hi guys, I'm about to start a SKE course at London Met Uni in French next month to complement my PGCE in MFL Arabic at Goldsmiths that starts in September. Anyone have experience of any SKE course and how has it helped you? Posted from TSR Mobile...
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- 2013-04-18 12:45:03
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This is a PGCE thread for those starting Roehampton in September 2013. I'll be starting a Primary PGCE (specialising in Key Stage 2 but from what I gather it's a general PGCE and you choose what to specialise in when there) and will likely be living in halls :-)...
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- 2013-01-31 02:21:29
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Heyyy, anyone else got their interviews for the PGCE yet ? Got my interview for Secondary English (11-18) on the 27th feb ! Anyone who had interviews last year/already this year for the PGCE got any tips for the day ? Seems like a pretty jam packed schedule ! :)...
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thestudentroom.co.uk
- 2012-09-08 07:09:59
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Hello, I am starting my primary PGCE on Monday. I am nervous, scared and excited all rolled into one. I am doubting myself and my ability, but deep down i know that i will survive. I think its the 'unknown' and lots of other posts detailing how tough the next year or so is going to be that is playing on my mind. I thought i'd start a new...
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thestudentroom.co.uk
- 2013-02-20 23:28:29
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Hi :) I've got an interview at UEA for an early years PGCE on the 8th of March, has anyone else had an interview/offer for a pgce at uea? I'd love to hear from others? also don't really know the area and the UEA campus looks about 10 times bigger than my current unis, So just a bit scared!! edited - just read not allowed to ask about inte...
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- 2013-06-12 10:43:56
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Hello :) was wondering if anyone could answer this for me. Is it possible to apply for both a PGCE and an Undergraduate primary teaching degree at the same time? I just don't want to limit myself as PGCE's are so competetive its hard to get into (i also already have a degree!) thanks!...
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thestudentroom.co.uk
- 2013-03-29 13:01:22
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Hey everyone, I have been accepted onto a PGCE Geography course in Norwich (UEA) starting September 2013.. Basically, this thread is about accommodation. Ideally, I am looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom flat with either 1 or 2 other people and would like it if it would be some other PGCE students who are in the same boat! So if you are interest...
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- 2013-06-10 17:03:02
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Hi guys, I'm attending the open day at Goldsmiths this Saturday as a prospective student for the September 2014 intake. I was just wondering if anybody else is going or has anything to say or offer about what to expect? Really nervous that all these visits have come around so quickly, I don't feel ready! I'm hoping to study Politics.
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- 2013-03-18 03:22:51
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Hi, I am an unconditional offer holder of Goldsmiths 2013 Searching through the Goldsmiths website for MA courses, I've found the 'fee waiver' link which absurdly appears nothing. I mean, http://www.gold.ac.uk/pg/fees-fundin...o mmunications/ On this fee waiver page, I chose 'MA in Media and Communications' which I have applied for, but it...
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- 2013-03-04 15:50:31
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Hi! I am a student from the United States and I've been accepted to both Goldsmiths and City University (International program) for an MA in Journalism. As someone who is not living in the UK, it's difficult for me to tell which program is best. Any help would be greatly appreciated!...
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- 2013-06-12 11:59:09
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Just wondering if I could ask any of you lovely people who are currently or previously on the PGCE course and working alongside it how you balanced the work? Whether it was a weekend job or nights etc Thank you!...
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- 2013-05-03 23:38:27
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Two details: My gym membership runs out in two days I'm starting my Primary PGCE in September. I'm prepared for how busy I'm going to be from September (well as prepared as I can be) I've had quite a lot of experience in the teaching setting, come from a family of teachers, and have seen friends (and exs) deal with the stress of a PGCE. B...
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- 2013-03-15 19:08:15
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I've got an offer for MA Art & Politics at Goldsmiths (University of London). I'm waiting to hear from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (University of the Arts London) for their MRes Art: Theory and Philosophy course. I will need to make a swift decision if I get in there due to funding issues. I want to do a PhD afterwards...
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- 2013-04-23 16:51:44
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I'm going to UEA in September to do an MFL PGCE - is anyone else going too?...
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- 2013-03-26 16:28:22
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Hey Guys and Girls. I just (FINALLY) got an interview date on the 24th of May 2013 for this years entry. Anyone been through this and got any pointers on what happens? It already said on the papers i got through the door about the 10 minute teaching slot i've got to teach something to the other 5 applicants and i thought about doing somet...
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- 2013-03-22 12:06:36
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I'm planning on doing my PGCE in Lancaster starting in Sept 13/14. I achieved a 2:2 degree so I do not get a bursary. I am under 25 so even though I'll be getting no help, I'm still based on household income so I get nothing from that either. I have around a grand saved up in my bank, and I'm expected to get about £4000, as a maintenance...
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- 2013-04-25 13:10:26
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Hi, I am looking to make applications for Postgraduate Diploma courses, and have noticed on the university websites, that if you hold an equivalent qualification you could be charged international fees. As well as holding two undergraduate degrees, I also hold a PGCE (in Further Education) and was therefore wondering if the PGCE would be...
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- 2013-02-13 01:39:47
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I have been made an offer to both courses but it is sort of difficult to decide between the two. Queen Mary is probably more prestigious overall, but I don't know too much about their academic staff in Marketing, whereas Goldsmiths' Media and Comm. department is said to be excellent by some sources, ranked mediocre on others. I am plannin...
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- 2013-05-08 14:57:12
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Sorry if this is long but I'm really struggling with my current situation and in need of some good advice... This is my first time applying for a PGCE since I graduated two years ago. I did a degree I was passionate about (art and design) but at college I didn't have my head screwed on about a future career and picked on UCAS something I...
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- 2013-04-19 22:07:23
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Hey!!! Thought I would start this thread for everybody whose starting the History PGCE at UEA in September! Would be lovely to chat to you all!xxx...
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- 2013-02-18 16:57:33
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I need help! I have an interview at Soutampton Uni for a Primary PGCE course, interview is a week today!! I'm struggling with a 5 minute presentation on a current educational issue! No idea what to talk about. If anyone has an tips please please help!! Cheers!!...
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- 2013-02-04 14:46:11
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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has had their PGCE interview at the Uni of Hertfordshire yet this year - have you heard back about places yet? My interview is coming up, so just wondering how long the whole process takes! Thanks! Ali...
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- 2013-06-12 00:32:22
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Hi there, Just wondering if anyone else is starting their pgce in Newman this September? I'm super nervous!lol Would love to hear from you all since there is hardly any mention of Newman on here!! :D :p...
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- 2013-06-12 00:49:51
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I am opening this thread because I have looked on here "The 'I have got onto the PGCE for 2013/14' thread" and I only saw two people doing Secondary MFL. I just wanted to ask about the interview and which criteria you used to choose the university options. Thanks!...
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- 2013-06-07 22:23:14
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So I've just finished my second year at Uni and hope to go on to do a primary PGCE after finishing my degree. However I do not have a clue what the process is for applying and was wondering if anyone on here could tell me how to apply.
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thestudentroom.co.uk
- 2013-03-20 16:44:50
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I applied for a PGCE twice already, I got straight rejections last year. And this year, I was invited to interview though after being considered last minute, they rejected me leaving it too late to be considered by other choices. I'm in two minds now whether to apply next year or the year after. I would like to know seeming as if i've (un...
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- 2013-04-23 10:22:22
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I am studying theology and i am interested to focus in R.E. Is anybody here who is studying R.E or is thinking to continue in an academic level?...
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- 2013-04-25 23:27:04
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Hello all! I was finding it hard to find other people doing the PGCE Secondary at MMU. So I created a FB page to try to help us find each other: https://www.facebook.com/groups/36747373 0028766/...
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thestudentroom.co.uk
- 2013-06-04 00:48:22
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Hi everybody!:) I'm for Carlisle in Sept for PGCE specialising lower primary - Just wondering is anybody else in same position? I haven't applied for accommodation yet as just got my offer last week - anybody any idea were in Carlisle is best for Fusehill Campus? X...
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