PGCE Post-compulsory Education
Entry requirements
GCSE: GCSE English and Maths grade 4-5 are required prior to entry.
Entry requirements for full-time course (one year)
Applicants are welcome from any academic discipline that is taught in FE or post-compulsory education and training.
Admission is open to those with a good undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) or other professional / vocational qualification relevant to the subject you wish to teach.
We also accept those with relevant vocational qualifications and experience who do not necessarily possess a degree.
Also you need to complete additional DBS and Health teaching checks prior to your enrolment. Once you have accepted an offer from Oxford Brookes you will notified to complete your Health and DBS checks preceding your enrolment; you will receive your DBS notification by email in May.Screening
All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Inspire others with a love for your subject or trade - and develop the methods and skills to teach in adult and further education.
On this course, you’ll build a deep understanding of adult education teaching pedagogy, and ways to support student learning. You’ll master teaching skills and techniques. You’ll apply your knowledge in the classroom. And you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to help your students achieve their goals.
You’ll join a supportive community of trainee teachers - from all different backgrounds. You’ll learn from each other, and share experiences as you progress.
You’ll emerge a confident, versatile professional, ready to teach in further and adult education settings, like:
- higher education
- the health service
- adult and community education
- the prison service
- the armed forces
- private training.
Information for international students
International students requiring a Student visa can study this course at our other partners.
We offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate course and also familiarise you with university life in the UK.
Take a Pre-Master's course to develop your subject knowledge, study skills and academic language level in preparation for your master's course.
If you need to improve your English language, we offer pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements of your chosen master’s course.
Fees and funding
Financial support and scholarships
Department of Education bursaries are now available for the PGCE Post Compulsory.
They're available if you wish to teach in STEM (Computing, Science, Engineering and Maths), SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) and English.
Bursaries are available on a first come first serve basis and are subject to meeting conditions for eligibility.
If you are eligible, we'll discuss all details with you at your interview.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGCE
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- query@brookes.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1865 484848