Education & Training PGCE
University of Central Lancashire
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Wigan & Leigh College

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Blackburn College

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Hugh Baird College

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Our PGCE (Further Education and Skills Sector) is a Level 7 nationally recognised qualification for teachers, trainers and tutors in the further education and skills sector which includes colleges, training providers and sixth forms. Teaching is a rewarding profession where youll use your enthusiasm and talents to really make a difference to peoples lives.

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70th
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87th
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12 Jan 24

The best experience probably would be the lecturers in the university they are very kind and always happy to help along with that the facilities in the university are absolutely..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students need a UK honours degree (normally 2:2 or above) or equivalent related to your specialist area, a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in all the specialist subjects they will be teaching (if different to degree subject), GCSE English at grade C/4 or above (or OfQual approved equivalent), GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or OfQual approved equivalent).

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Education & Training PGCE
The best experience probably would be the lecturers in the university they are very kind and always happy to help along with that the facilities in the university are absolutely...
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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate...

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston Campus Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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