PGCE Art and Design Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)
Ulster University
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Coleraine Campus

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AUG-25

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1 year

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Coleraine Campus

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AUG-25

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The post primary PGCE is a one year, full-time programme that prepares students for a career in teaching. The course prepares the student to teach their chosen subject in a post-primary school or college. Successful completion of this course qualifies the graduate to seek registration with the General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland.

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Irina
06 Feb 25

The professors are very attentive and helpful to everyone and the work load is manageable. It is very well organised , clean and overall very well made and supported. Can’t say..Read more

SR
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01 Apr 21

Seems good so far just wish I could meet people being on course, I find with the course being online it’s is extremely hard to time management and find myself being behind from..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

Students need to have a. English and Mathematics (GCSE grade C or equivalent). b. An Honours normally in the specialist subject (Art and Design, English with Drama and Media Studies, Geography, History, Home Economics, Music Education, Physical Education, Technology and Design) in an appropriate NI curriculum subject. In the case of a combined Honours degree at least 50% shall be in the specialist subject. (N.B. The normal minimum offer standard is a 2:2 Honours). c. Applicants for PGCE Art and Design should provide evidence of having worked with children and young people in a school setting. d. All applicants need to provide evidence of knowledge, interest and experience in working with young people of post-primary age.

Tuition fees

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£4,750 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£16,320 per year

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Students from EU

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The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£16,320 per year

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Irina
06 Feb 25
Art and Design (Foundation Year for Specialist Degrees) BDes (Hons)
The professors are very attentive and helpful to everyone and the work load is manageable. It is very well organised , clean and overall very well made and supported. Can’t say...
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SR
Student Reviewer
01 Apr 21
Art and Design (Foundation Year for Specialist Degrees) BDes (Hons)
Seems good so far just wish I could meet people being on course, I find with the course being online it’s is extremely hard to time management and find myself being behind from...
Read more
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Ulster University
Cromore Road Coleraine Londonderry BT52 1SA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: University   0.2 miles away

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