PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education (non QTS) (online)
University of Worcester
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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A Postgraduate Certificate in Education is an internationally recognised qualification. This highly flexible course draws on the University of Worcesters wealth of experience in delivering PGCE programmes across Primary and Secondary age phases. It is a fully online course that allows you to gain a PGCE (non QTS) whilst maintaining employment and gaining valuable experience.The course consists of two compulsory modules and a choice of 3 optional modules giving you the chance to explore ...Read more

A Postgraduate Certificate in Education is an internationally recognised qualification. This highly flexible course draws on the University of Worcesters wealth of experience in delivering PGCE programmes across Primary and Secondary age phases. It is a fully online course that allows you to gain a PGCE (non QTS) whilst maintaining employment and gaining valuable experience.

The course consists of two compulsory modules and a choice of 3 optional modules giving you the chance to explore educational priorities that are important to you. All of the modules will promote independent thought and critical thinking enabling you to develop an analytical approach to teaching and learning.

Successful completion of the course will give you 60 credits at Masters Level and could lead to further Masters study.

This course is perfect for people who are currently working in an educational setting or who aspire to in the future. It would be suitable for individuals completing an alternative route into teaching and gaining qualified teacher status, such as the Assessment Only or SCITT route.

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52/101
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60th
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88th

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First degree or equivalent qualification (2:2 or above)

 

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1,190.83 per 15 credits

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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Located in a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands and only 45 minutes from Birmingham, the University of Worcester is home...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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