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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
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Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
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Full Time
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1 Year
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This full-time Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching English in Further Education programme is perfect if you hold a degree in English or a related subject and are looking to become qualified to teach people who speak English as a second language, as well as those whose first language is English and are looking to improve their literacy skills. You will undertake two placements as part of the course to gain specialist knowledge in both areas.You should have a keen interest in language and how it works, enjoy working with people of other backgrounds and cultures to develop their language skills and have a good level of spoken and written English.This course is aimed at those who are looking to study on a full-time basis.Once you complete this course you will be eligible to apply for QTLS, which is as highly regarded as a QTS by employers.What will I learn?Stage 1:Teachers and teaching (15 credits)Learners and learning (15 credits)Inclusive teaching (15 credits)English: literacy, language and the learners (15 credits).Stage 2:Educational technologies (15 credits)Professional practice (30 credits)Literacy and language theories and frameworks (15 credits).
A successful applicant will have a full undergraduate degree, as well as hold at least a Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject area.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,790 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£12,000 per year
Students from International
The above fee refers to Postgraduate degrees (Masters) and its a guide for PGCE students.
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