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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Aquinas College
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Aquinas College
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Teaching is a challenging and rewarding career, and its not limited to schools. Further education and sixth form colleges, adult and community education, the prison and probation services, pre-employment training and work-based learning are also environments where talented teachers are needed. If youre already qualified in an area such as art and design, business and legal studies, health and childhood studies, humanities, language and communications, maths, science, or technology, then this course offers you the skills and knowledge needed for a wide variety of roles teaching people aged 14 and above. This PGCE (M) course is 120 credits at master's level (HE7), demonstrating your ability to work independently at a high level in the field of education. 90 credits at HE7 can be transferred to a full master's award, depending on the specialist masters pathway.Through a combination of traditional study and work-based learning, youll be able to explore the key theories and techniques of teaching, learning and assessment. Well support you as you discover how to apply them in practice, how you can mould them to the teaching of your specialist subject and how they link into current research in education.Well guide you as you learn to plan lessons, deliver classes, assess your students performances and provide constructive feedback. Our expert and supportive tutors will work to help you become an expert, engaging and inclusive teacher with high standards of professionalism.
You should have at least a lower second class (2.2) honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject relevant to the area you wish to teach. If you have a third class honours degree, your application will be considered on an individual basis. If your degree is not from a recognised UK higher education institution, advice will be taken from the International Office on comparability. If you have an HND, Foundation Degree or DipHE, please see our CertEd Certificate in Education 14+ course details.
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