PGCE Health Care Management and Health Studies

Overall score

I was initially unsure about teaching as a career however my Primary Education (Early Years) PGCE quickly proved to be the right move. I was surrounded by peers who were in a similar situation to me, which certainly didn't hinder my enjoyment of the social side of the university. My lecturers were always on hand and although the work load was tough, it was so worth it. I now have a job I enjoy and a career for life. Not bad for only one year extra studying!

Study experience

My lecturers were helpful and very realistic, which always helps! It was a tough work load but not unmanagable. The course itself equipped me with the skills I am contiuously using. I received a grant from the government which I don't have to repay. I also had a student loan as I was an independent student.

Facilities

I only had to buy a couple of books for my course as I always managed to get the texts I needed from the uni library. The computers were always available most of my lecturers were fantastic, and the course, despite occasionally throwing you in at the deep end, actually proved to be the best way to learn and develop skills.

Postgraduate life

I made some great friends on my course who understood what I was going through as they were in the same boat. The uni may could have organised more social events however this was not a problem as we generally organised our own things. After completing our course the uni did throw us all a party to congratulate us which was good fun.

Job prospects

After completing my course I have been in permanent work and am really enjoying my experiences. I have always thought that I work to live, (not live to work) however I am so glad I am in a job that I actually enjoy!

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Overall score

The management of the course was just dreadful, totally disorganised. There is no support when you go out on placement and it is totally random each time where you are allocated. Terrible, please don't waste your money and your time. The government should not fund this institution.

Study experience

The lecturers were terrible. The staff student ratio meant that there was no support available. Lecturers are ex primary school teachers and thus could never be described as academics let alone researchers.

Facilities

It has a sign outside saying library, but when you went inside it due to the lack of resources it was not obvious you were in the right place.

Postgraduate life

Did not find it!

Job prospects

Competition seems very high for primary jobs and the careers people were not encouraging.

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Overall score

Study experience

My course was funded by the LEA so I didn't have to pay anything. I even got paid a grant to do the course. Yes, it is hard work but I've had the best tutor ever in the MFL PGCE department. He is very inspiring, approachable and he will tell you everything you need to know before becoming a languages teacher. I would recommend this course and university to anyone considering it.

Facilities

The facilities are excellent. You have to purchase some books as expected in other courses too but you will be provided with a lot of materials too either at uni and when on work placement. There are a number of IT suites all across the campus. Some are set in gorgeous traditional buildings, others in more modern ones. The library has an impressive collection of educational books. You are never far from the town centre or Ecclesall road which is a lively student area.

Postgraduate life

Being a student at Hallam University is all about working hard and playing hard. You can enjoy the learning experience in the daytime and the nightlife too. I find the atmosphere much more friendly and less stuck-up than at Sheffield University where I also studied on a different course previously. I would definitely recommend Hallam uni over Sheffield uni.

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