Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Education (UK students - online) with Social Justice
Birmingham Newman University
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The Postgraduate Certificates in education offered by Birmingham Newman University give professionals the opportunity to gain university accredited professional development.Out PGCert courses are run online.Depending on which modules you choose, you can be awarded either a PGCert in Education, or a PGCert Education with one of the following named awards:Learning and TeachingLeadership and ManagementInclusion and Special Educational Needs and DisabilityEarly Childhood Education and CareMentoring ...Read more

The Postgraduate Certificates in education offered by Birmingham Newman University give professionals the opportunity to gain university accredited professional development.

Out PGCert courses are run online.

Depending on which modules you choose, you can be awarded either a PGCert in Education, or a PGCert Education with one of the following named awards:

  • Learning and Teaching
  • Leadership and Management
  • Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disability
  • Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Safeguarding
  • Social Justice
  • Catholic School Leadership

A PGCert is worth 60 level 7 credits, which can be used towards your study for a Masters in Education.

Recognition of prior experience and prior credits gained through a different route may also be considered through the university’s RPeL and RPcL process. Please speak to the programme leader to discuss this.

Assessment

Assessments are varied on the programme, with modules offer different means of assessment formats including portfolios, presentations, written reports and essays, work-based studies and practical tasks. The course will recognise your needs as a learner and develop independent study skills that are transferable to a range of learning situations and assessment tasks.

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Certainly been very difficult and different due to covid but still throughly enjoyed it and been given many opportunities to become a better person and I feel confident I can make..Read more

Entry requirements

An Honours degree in a relevant subject area from a UK university or an overseas university agreed by NARIC as equivalent and subject to IELTS and EU requirements. Consideration will be given to students with lower level qualifications who have a relevant range of professional experience. Professional experience that equates to degree level will be considered by the Course Co-ordinator. If some non-graduates are to be considered pre entry tasks will be considered and used at the co-ordinator’s discretion.

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Course Fees for September 2024 (UK students) £2,600

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Certainly been very difficult and different due to covid but still throughly enjoyed it and been given many opportunities to become a better person and I feel confident I can make...
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Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham Newman University , Birmingham

Birmingham Newman University, founded in 1968, is a community-focused institution located in Bartley Green, Birmingham....

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Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northfield  1.4 miles away
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