PGCE Education (PGCE) in Post compulsory Education and Training (PcET)

• A 2:1 degree or above is desirable, or a recognised equivalent, in a relevant subject area. If you are offering a vocational subject you are normally expected also to demonstrate that you have some relevant vocational experience
• Mathematics and English language GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, are desirable
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child Workforce and Child Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service. (Overseas equivalent required for non-uk applicants)
• If English is not your first language you should be able to demonstrate a level of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (minimum score of 5.5 in each band)
• Part-time applicants will be required to confirm 50 hours (minimum) of teaching, and 20 hours of observation of an experienced tutor in the first year and in second year will be required to confirm 50 hours (minimum) of teaching and 20 hours of observation/departmental duties.
• An interview is required for this course

Information on tuition fees is available on our Home and EU/International fees pages.

The main purpose of the (PGCE) Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PcET) programme is to prepare you for employment in the post-compulsory education and training sector.

The employment chances of our graduates are good. For many, their teaching practice placement is an invaluable source of experience, information, and sometimes employment on the successful completion of their PGCE.

On successful achievement of this teacher training course, you will be a fully qualified teacher within the PcET sector and eligible to:

• register in Wales with the Education Workforce Council (formerly General Teaching Council for Wales, GTCW),
• apply for QTLS status once you are ‘in-service’, through the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) in England (NB not compulsory in England and not available in Wales).

• Preparing to Teach (Level 6 – 10 credits)
• Learning and Applying Pedagogy (Level 6 – 10 credits)
• Planning and Assessing Learning (Level 6 – 20 credits)
• Independent Study (Level 7 – 20 credits)
• Enhancing learning, teaching and assessment (Level 7 – 20 credits)
• Professional Practice 1 (L6 – 20 credits) and Professional Practice 2 (L7 – 20 credits)