Taught course

Certificate in Education / PGCE

Institution
University of Suffolk · Children, Young People and Education
Qualifications
PGCECertEd

Entry requirements

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

  • Applicants will require an honours degree or equivalent qualification. (UK ENIC 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.

Applicants are required to hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualification).

Interviews

All applicants will be required to attend interview.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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 can be studied pre-service (1 year full-time) or in-service (2 years part-time).

The pre-service course, one year full time, is offered at University of Suffolk at Suffolk New College and University of Suffolk at East Coast College will benefit those who wish to obtain a teaching qualification before seeking employment.

The in-service course, two year part-time, is offered at University of Suffolk at Suffolk New College and Univeristy of Suffolk at East Coast College will interest teachers and trainers who are already in full or part-time employment.

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.

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.

Information for international students

International Requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.

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Fees and funding

UK students
Full-time fees: £6,870 p.a Part-time fees: £1,145 per 20 credits module
International students
£6,870 p.a

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Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PGCE
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • CertEd
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Student Life
Email
studentlife@uos.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)1473 338833