Bc. Specialized Education - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

The Bc. in Specialized Education combines the study of English as a foreign language with the educational, psychological and linguistic components of teacher training. English skills are developed to a deep level, with attention also paid to cultural and linguistic differences between English-speaking countries. As well as the degree itself, you also have the opportunity to earn the Cambridge CELTA certificate, which qualifies its holders to teach English to adults anywhere in the world.

This programme offers generous scholarships and grants to Czech and Slovak students. See more information →

Programme Essentials

Study in an international environment where English is the primary language
Work closely with highly experienced lecturers
Gain real teaching experience with our long-standing partner AKCENT International House
Work towards a Czech-accredited Bachelor’s degree
Access career opportunities, supported by your education and practice as an English language teacher
Earn advance credit on the internationally recognised CELTA (Cambridge) exam
Explore work and internship opportunities via the PCU Industry Network
Participate in interdisciplinary projects with other PCU Schools and industry partners
Expand your knowledge through the Excellence in Learning and Teaching lecture series

Year 1

General Pedagogy
General Didactics
General Psychology
Introduction to Teaching Practice
Introduction to the Study of Language
Psycholinguistics
English Phonetics and Phonology I
English Language Practice I
Cultural History of the English-speaking World I
Adult Education Pedagogy
Educational Psychology in Adult Teaching and Learning
Planning for Teaching
English Phonetics and Phonology II
English Morphology I
English Language Practice II
Cultural History of English-speaking World II

Schedule

The programme offers Blended Learning and Full time study.

Full-time

Full-time students can expect to attend daily classes, with 16 hours per week in class, plus additional workshops & guest lectures. Further independent learning and group work is expected.

Blended Learning

Our Global Blended Degree allows us to offer students a 3-year programme delivered online through our Digital Campus. You will experience the best of a Prague College education by receiving individual mentoring from our professional lecturers and by actively partaking in all lectures and discussions in the university’s Digital Campus alongside your fellow students.

Zdenek Starý is Rektor of Czech University Accreditation and Programmes, and Dean of the School of Education. He also pursues his own professional and educational interests in general linguistics. Zdeněk teaches general linguistics, focusing on language structure and issues of cognitive linguistics (undergraduate and graduate level); and tutors PhD linguistics students. Zdeněk holds a CSc. degree in General Linguistics (Charles University) and MA degrees in Czech Studies, Aesthetics and Mathematics (Charles University).

Did you know that teaching practice is a key component of the Bachelor’s programme at PCU? Students receive 480 hours of teaching practice over the three-year programme through staged and progressively more challenging teaching scenarios.

Already in the first semester, student teachers begin to test themselves in the classroom, with feedback and constructive guidance given by experienced educators in a friendly environment. Teaching practice takes place in small groups, allowing the student teacher to translate the skills and theory learned in individual modules into reality through actual classroom teaching. Student teachers also have the opportunity to observe expert teachers, and receive in-depth feedback and practice strategies, all of which are important factors in their growth as teachers.

"I had only the best experience with Akcent College (now Prague City University). The teachers are real professionals, refined specialists in their fields. Everyone, including the staff, was super helpful and accessible at all times. It felt different than other schools. You were really taken care of. As for me, since graduation I've been teaching for Akcent International House in Prague. From day one, I felt confident stepping into my classroom because I already had so much teaching experience. I've met so many lifetime friends and great colleagues. I wish I could have stayed there for longer!" Lukáš Milka

Graduate Careers & Further Study Destinations

After graduation, our alumni are known for securing teaching careers at leading schools and language colleges.

Martin Kräussl chose the blended learning format for his Bachelor’s degree and is now employed as an English language and literature teacher at PORG.

Tereza Rosenbaumová is an elementary school teacher.

Michaela Furiaková obtained her Bachelor’s degree and pursued her Master’s, and while studying started teaching at her local grammar school where she still teaches.

Zuzana Jelínková chose the blended learning format is now a language teacher at K Milíčovu elementary language school.