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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Wheeler
Full Time
SEP
1 year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Wheeler
Full Time
SEP
1 year
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Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher.
Course overview
Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher.
We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning.
Why study this course with us?
The University of Chester Partnership has a rich history of developing highly skilled, knowledgeable teachers, and has a high employability rate. Our Partnership has learning at its heart, combined with passion and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. We will provide you with the support you need to become a critically reflective evidence-based practitioner through a combination of academic challenge and school learning.
An unusual aspect of the Chester experience is the enrichment module, which will support you in developing your expertise and employability in different educational settings, e.g. nurseries, SEND schools, post-16 provision. Strong pastoral care is a key aspect of ensuring your success on this demanding but fulfilling course.
Assessment
Professional and academic learning is assessed through assignments and directed activities.
School-based learning is assessed holistically against the Teachers’ Standards.
Careers and Employability
Student Futures aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
Applicants will normally hold or be expected to gain a minimum 2:1 honour degree, have GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
The University may increase the fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. Additional cost applicable.
£14,750 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£14,750 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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