Education and Training with Teaching English (Literacy) Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Teesside University, Middlesbrough
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.2) View reviews

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
academic-cap
Qualification

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

location-pin
Location

Teesside University

beaker
Study mode

Full Time

calendar
Start date

16-SEP-24

time
Duration

1 year

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Location

Teesside University

Study mode

Full time

Start date

16-SEP-24

Duration

1 year

SELECTED

Subjects

Select a subject


Education
SELECTED

Exam type

Select a an exam type


Location

Select student location


Domestic
SELECTED

EU
SELECT

Rest of World
SELECT

Course info

Course overviewThis course specifically trains teachers wanting to teach English (literacy) in education and training sector educational settings, such as further education colleges, and adult and community settings.Due to government changes, if you complete this award you may also be able to gain employment in a secondary school setting, particularly in the post-14 age range - subject to the completion of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS). It is ideal for graduates wishing to teach ...Read more

Course overview

This course specifically trains teachers wanting to teach English (literacy) in education and training sector educational settings, such as further education colleges, and adult and community settings.

Due to government changes, if you complete this award you may also be able to gain employment in a secondary school setting, particularly in the post-14 age range - subject to the completion of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS). It is ideal for graduates wishing to teach their degree subject across a range of settings in the education and training sector.

If you are following the specialist English (literacy) route an additional subject knowledge enhancement module is completed alongside the generic PGCE Education and Training modules. This module will ensure that you are fully conversant with the expectations of teaching English (literacy) within a range of education and training contexts. It will include enquiry-based learning tasks and ensure that you experience the assessment of English (literacy) from the perspective of your students to inform your practice as a teacher.

This course has been developed to embed The Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training, and it combines academic study with substantial placement experience and observation of practice. The structure of this course is designed to develop your knowledge and skills to enable you to fully meet the professional standards of the sector. The one year full-time programme comprises five modules across four key strands (professional skills, research, theory and specialist knowledge). These are delivered across the year to allow understanding, skills and practical application to take place over time. The strands of the programme are delivered concurrently to ensure that you make explicit links between all aspects of your learning.

The course begins with a two week intensive block of teaching that quickly provides you with core strategies and a basic understanding of learning and teaching (L&T). This ensures that you are supported to fully engage with your teaching practice placements from the outset. Following the block teaching you attend your placement setting for three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) and attend taught/ teaching related sessions over the remaining two days per week (Thursday and Friday). You also attend one CPD session per week and additional specialist subject teaching days during the e exception to this pattern is when you undertake two, four-week block placements during which time you are expected to be in your placement setting for the standard working week and engage with all work related activities expected within the teaching practice setting. You also attend two full day conferences alongside trainees from across the partnership.

How you are assessed

You are assessed on your knowledge, professional skills and ability to integrate the theoretical and the practical aspects of your experience. Approaches to assessment have been designed to align with professional standards for the sector.

Career opportunities

Appropriate careers are in the full teaching role in learning and skills sector educational contexts. You can go on to work in a variety of professions including further education colleges and training organisations. Some students gain employment in secondary schools or higher education. Other students have taken the opportunity to further their studies on relevant continuing professional development or postgraduate study.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
84th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
92nd
What students say
R
Rebekah
07 Feb 24

Best- the support you get from your tutors is amazing, it's unusual you get such friendly, open minded and kind staff who also know their topic to a fault! Worst- the freshers/..Read more

C
Crystal
18 Jan 24

It has so many great facilities, the food is incredible. There are a lot of opportunities for students to get involved. I believe the gym could be improved with more machines and..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
IDP Connect

Entry requirements

First degree (minimum of a 2:2). In exceptional cases prospective students who do not meet this criterion but are able to demonstrate suitable significant experience and/or further study may be considered for the programme. GCSE (or standard equivalent) in English grade C (4) or above.

Tuition fees

Students living in

Domestic

£7,500 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£12,000 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£12,000 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

IDP Connect

Latest reviews

Latest Education Studies reviews

Education Studies
Education Studies
R
Rebekah
07 Feb 24
Education Studies BA (Hons)
Best- the support you get from your tutors is amazing, it's unusual you get such friendly, open minded and kind staff who also know their topic to a fault! Worst- the freshers/...
Read more
C
Crystal
18 Jan 24
Education Studies BA (Hons)
It has so many great facilities, the food is incredible. There are a lot of opportunities for students to get involved. I believe the gym could be improved with more machines and...
Read more
Review breakdown
University rating
University rating
Students' union
Societies and Sports
University halls
Facilities
Lecturers and teaching quality
Local life
Career prospects
Student support
Location
Campus look and feel
Student life
Course rating
Course content
Work placements and internships
Tutor contact time
Subject facilities
University location
Cost of living
Safety
Public transport
Part-time work opportunities
Graduate employment opportunities
Diversity
Location
Safety
Room allocation
Internet/wifi
Value for money
Property management

How Education Studies students rated:

Student rating
( 4.5) 4 reviews
5 star
50%
4 stars
50%
3 stars
0%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%

How all students rated:

Student rating
( 4.2) 684 reviews
5 star
44%
4 stars
41%
3 stars
12%
2 stars
2%
1 star
1%
Search reviews that mention

Uni info

Teesside University, Middlesbrough
Teesside University, Middlesbrough , Tees Valley

Teesside University Middlesbrough is a friendly, modern university located in the heart of North East England....

Student rating
( 4.2) View reviews
CUG ranking
92nd
Teesside University, Middlesbrough
Teesside University Middlesbrough Tees Valley TS1 3BX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Middlesbrough  0.2 miles away

Similar courses at this uni

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate