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Certificate in Education / Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: September 2024
Duration: Two years part-time
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: PGCE - an honours degree or equivalent qualification. Certificate in Education - a Level 3 subject qualification
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: September 2024
Duration: Two years part-time
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: PGCE - an honours degree or equivalent qualification. Certificate in Education - a Level 3 subject qualification
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Overview

The Certificate in Education and Professional Graduate Certificate in Education are professional qualifications for people teaching in further education colleges, sixth form colleges, schools, adult education, prison education, higher education, and a wide range of other education and training settings. 

The courses are available to graduates and to non-graduates with appropriate vocational qualifications and is studied in-service (2 years part-time).

The course is designed to encourage students to engage in activities which are directly related to their own teaching context. Students are assessed through a mixture of essays, reports, assignments and practical tasks as appropriate for the learning outcomes of each individual module. It is a requirement that all students pass the practical teaching elements of the course. Participants will be observed teaching in their normal teaching context and formally assessed a number of times throughout the programme.

The course is designed to develop a range of skills and knowledge required of a professional teacher in a post 16 environment. The course places a significant emphasis on participants developing the appropriate skills and knowledge they require to meet the needs of the learner. The fundamental principles of practice are underpinned by reference to theoretical perspectives, thus encouraging participants to effectively link theory to practice. Successful completion of the course is determined by continuous assessment.

Course Modules

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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Course Modules 2024

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

East Coast College building

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Certificate in Education:

  • Applicants will require an honours degree or equivalent qualification. (NARIC certificates will be required for equivalent qualifications).

Certificate in Education:
Applicants will require a Level 3 subject qualification, for example:

  • Higher National Certificate or Diploma;
  • Full City and Guilds Technological Certificate;
  • Royal Society of Arts Advanced Award;
  • G/NVQ III/IV Award;
  • Other qualifications of equivalent standards to those listed above.
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All applicants are required to hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may be considered on an individual basis based upon their overall application and the course applied for.

If you do not hold these qualifications please contact Admissions directly on 01473 338348 to discuss.

Interviews

All applicants will be required to attend interview. Interviews will consist of a pre-prepared presentation, an individual interview, group discussion and written tasks.

Any offer of a place will be subject to:

  • a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • an appropriate teaching placement and subject specific mentor.

Please view our English language qualification requirements for more information.

How to apply English Language Requirements
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If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Certificate in Education:

  • Applicants will require an honours degree or equivalent qualification. (NARIC certificates will be required for equivalent qualifications).

Certificate in Education:
Applicants will require a Level 3 subject qualification, for example:

  • Higher National Certificate or Diploma;
  • Full City and Guilds Technological Certificate;
  • Royal Society of Arts Advanced Award;
  • G/NVQ III/IV Award;
  • Other qualifications of equivalent standards to those listed above.
Apply now

All applicants are required to hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may be considered on an individual basis based upon their overall application and the course applied for.

If you do not hold these qualifications please contact Admissions directly on 01473 338348 to discuss.

Interviews

All applicants will be required to attend interview. Interviews will consist of a pre-prepared presentation, an individual interview, group discussion and written tasks.

Any offer of a place will be subject to:

  • a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • an appropriate teaching placement and subject specific mentor.

Please view our English language qualification requirements for more information.

How to apply English Language Requirements
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If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Fees and Funding

UK full-time tuition fee

£6,870

per year
UK part-time tuition fee

£1,145*

per 20 credit module
International full-time tuition fee

£6,870

per year

*Please contact the Student Centre for further details

Further Information

Postgraduate Loans are available for this course, we also offer University of Suffolk Alumni a reduction on fees, find out more below.

Postgraduate Funding Alumni Loyalty Scheme International Students

How to apply

Applying for a postgraduate programme is simple, you can apply using the link below. You can also find out more about what to include on your application and how to contact us for support during the process on the Postgraduate Study link.

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