Further Education and Skills PGCE
Nottingham Trent University
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Qualification

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Clifton - Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Clifton - Campus

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The Post-Compulsory Education and Training course is your gateway to a rewarding career in the sector. Leading to a teaching qualification in post-compulsory education, youll be equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for the fulfilling role of an educator or lecturer allowing you to make a real difference to the education and development of others.You’ll be given the tools to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and learning activities for post-14 education. You’ll follow a ...Read more

The Post-Compulsory Education and Training course is your gateway to a rewarding career in the sector. Leading to a teaching qualification in post-compulsory education, you'll be equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for the fulfilling role of an educator or lecturer allowing you to make a real difference to the education and development of others.You’ll be given the tools to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and learning activities for post-14 education. You’ll follow a course of study and research which covers an introduction to post-compulsory education curriculum issues principles of learning and the characteristics of the post-14 learner planning for learning and methods of teaching and assessment.This qualification will open up a wide range of career options in a variety of educational environments including colleges, community learning and development centres, adult education centres, private training organisations, prisons and young offender institutions, voluntary and charity organisations and universities. This course leads to a teaching qualification in the Post-Compulsory Education sector and meets the occupational standards.

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13/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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37th
CUG Ranking
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46th

Modules

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Entry requirements

A UK honours degree, at a minimum Third Class; If your degree is in a subject other than your intended subject specialism, an A-level at grade C or equivalent in your intended subject specialism would be required.

Tuition fees

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£9,535 per year

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£17,850 per year

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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University Clifton Lane Nottingham NG11 8NS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Beeston  0.7 miles away
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