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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SEP-26

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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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The aim of a PGCE is to prepare the student to become a competent teacher. This is achieved through a variety of teaching and learning methods which are summarised below: Lectures • Tutorials: group or individually designed to advise in the preparation for school experience, curriculum projects and/or school based investigations. • Practicals: involving simulations, role-play, practical activities and school experience. • Workshops: designed primarily to allow students to examine the ...Read more

The aim of a PGCE is to prepare the student to become a competent teacher. This is achieved through a variety of teaching and learning methods which are summarised below: Lectures
• Tutorials: group or individually designed to advise in the preparation for school experience, curriculum projects and/or school based investigations.
• Practicals: involving simulations, role-play, practical activities and school experience.
• Workshops: designed primarily to allow students to examine the relationship between theoretical perspectives introduced in lectures and their main subject specialism.

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30/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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45th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
54th
What students say
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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
Student Reviewer
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

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Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University's general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus. The initial offer standard may vary from year to year. Specific minimum requirements are detailed below: a. GCSE passes at Grade C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent qualification). (Please note Essential Skills Level 2 qualifications are not regarded as equivalent for entry to this professional course as GTCNI, does not recognise them as equivalent). b. At least a 2:2 Honours (or above) degree directly related to the Art and Design. Alternatively, applicants may possess a Master's degree that is linked to Art and Design. In the case of a combined Honours degree, at least 50% of the degree shall be in the specialist subject. c. Two acceptable references must be supplied - one academic and one character. d. Medical certificate of satisfactory health.e. Applicants will be scrutinised by Access NI procedures to ensure that they do not have a criminal record and must also satisfy the University and the Department of Education regulations. f. The application form will be examined for spelling, punctuation and grammar skills. Applicants will also be expected to complete a set piece of formal writing as part of the selection process. This is a timed piece and is required as part of the interview/selection process.

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£9,535 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
Coleraine Campus, Cromore Road, Coleraine BT52 1SA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: University   0.2 miles away

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