PGCE Professional Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in Education (In- Service) (Lifelong Learning)

Delivered at Accrington & Rossendale College University Centre
Start Date September 2024
Duration 1 Year
Cost Full-Time £9000 Year 1 / Part-Time £4500 Year 1

* The fees charged on your course will not rise by more than inflation during your studies but the College reserves the right to increase fees annually by not more than RPIX (Retail Prices Index excluding Mortgage Interest).

If your studies are to be funded by your employer or as part of an Apprenticeship then different rates may apply, please enquire for details.

** All fees are payable to Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre

Course overview

This programme is aimed at those wanting to teach in further, higher and adult education, also within the 14+ school sector (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills).

What will I learn

Modules in the programme may include:

YEAR 1
• Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment
• Becoming a Subject Specialist Teacher

YEAR 2
• Being a Subject Specialist Teacher
• Policy and Professional Issues

How will the courses be assessed?

Assessment takes place at the end of each module and takes the form of reports, presentations, essays, case studies and logs/journals, as appropriate.

Entry requirements

UK Honours Degree

A good level of Maths and English

You are required to be in paid employment, as a teacher or trainer, for a minimum of 100 hours (at least 50 hours in any one year) at a recognised training or educational establishment. Voluntary teaching/training may be acceptable if the university conditions are met. You will be required to identify a work-based mentor who can guide you in your subject specialism.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme: Candidates who do not already have a current DBS through their employment will need to apply for one. A DBS check and disclosure of convictions are course requirements, but having a clean DBS is not a condition of entry. Where a DBS disclosure raises issues, these will be discussed with the candidate and consideration given to their impact on the availability of placements and future employability.

Progression

PGCE students are normally able to progress onto their Masters Degree upon completion of this programme.

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