PGCE Music Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)
Ulster University
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Location

Coleraine Campus.

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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Duration

1 Year

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Qualification

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Location

Coleraine Campus.

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SEP-26

Duration

1 Year

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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: plenary sessions on educational theory for all PGCE students. • 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. • ...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: plenary sessions on educational theory for all PGCE students.
• 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
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54th

Modules

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Entry requirements

Students must have English and Mathematics (GCSE grade C or equivalent). An Honours degree, in Music. 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). All applicants need to provide evidence of knowledge and interest in working with young people of post-primary age in a formal/informal education setting.

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£9,535 per year

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Uni info

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

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