Curious about studying PGCE Educationat Leeds Beckett University? We've gathered all the key details—entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Hear from real students by checking out reviews, or take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Distance Learning Campus
Full Time
Sep 2027
1 Year
Build the foundations to enrich your practice and fast-track your teaching career as you study this flexible online PGCE Education course. Boost your career prospects Our distance learning programme is aimed at practising teachers, including those who aspire to teach in early years, primary or secondary schools or further education. It’s also appropriate if you already have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or if you’re undertaking a period of training leading to QTS or equivalent. Additionally, the course is relevant to practising teachers in both UK based and international schools globally. Please note, this PGCE does not lead to the award of QTS. As part of this course, you’ll: Gain a critical, research-informed appreciation of your sector of education, and understand the challenges facing educators and institutions Expand your knowledge of education and reflect on and share best practice with your colleagues on the course Scrutinise government and sector-wide policies and analyse theoretical, pedagogical and policy discourse and debates Focus on the specific context of your practice with assignments that can be tailored to whole school priorities, your region’s policy agenda and your subject specialist teaching Benefit from outstanding, supportive approach to online learning and opportunities to network through our course community.
Undertake a project to develop a specific area of study that will enhance your future work and contribute to your success in school. This module enables you to identify and build knowledge and skills in an area of personal development. You'll have the opportunity to negotiate, manage and present a study aligned with your individual learning outcomes. Additionally, you'll apply theoretical knowledge in an educational context.
Explore a relevant subject in detail to plan, deliver and assess content in your specific setting. You'll develop and enhance your subject knowledge and how to teach that subject within your chosen subject area. If you're undertaking initial teacher education, this module provides the opportunity for you to develop subject expertise relevant to your educational setting. If you're already in a teaching role, it enables you to enhance your current knowledge, skills and understanding through experience and reflection.
By exploring what makes a successful teacher, you'll examine how an effective learning environment can benefit pupils and enhance their learning. This module aims to support trainee teachers, practising teachers and others in education. It offers an opportunity to reflect on essential professional values and practices needed to create an effective learning environment that meets the diverse needs of young learners. You'll analyse the role of the professional teacher within the context of changing educational policies. Through personal reflection, you'll identify teaching and learning strategies that can support the learning and well-being of those in education.
4.4
