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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
University of Bolton
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
University of Bolton
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
University of Bolton
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Do you have a bachelors degree and wish to teach people aged 14 and over? If you have a passion for your specialist subject and want to inspire and educate others, this nationally-recognised masters level qualification offered at Aquinas College opens the door to teaching and assessing in further and higher education, work-based learning, pre-employment training and more.
Course Details
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 taught at Aquinas College offers you the skills and knowledge needed for a wide variety of roles teaching people aged 14 and above. Offering 60 credits at masters level that can be transferred to a full masters award, its designed to show your ability to work independently at a high level in the field of education.
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.
Career Opportunities
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (M) 14+ is a teacher education course for graduates who wish to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector of education for example in adult and community education, further education, sixth form colleges, the prison and probation services, pre-employment training and work-based learning.
This sector offers opportunities to work with further education learners who range in age from 14 years old to adult. These students come from different backgrounds and experiences and may enter further education from local schools, the community, industry or local businesses.
You should have at least a lower second class (2.2) honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject that is 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.
Students living in
Domestic
Students from Domestic
To be confirmed
£15,950 per year
Students from EU
EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement.
£15,950 per year
Students from International
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
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