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Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Further Education and Training)

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Further Education and Training)

Different course options

Full time | Avery Hill Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching / Training In Further Education Teaching / Training (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Our Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) will give you the skills to become a teacher in Further Education colleges.

These programmes are for those who teach or intend to teach in further education colleges, sixth-form colleges, adult education centres, art colleges, healthcare, or community organisations, the public services and a wide range of commercial and voluntary organisations.

The programmes provide the skills needed for teaching and learning and classroom management and help trainees to explore the theory underpinning teaching practices.

Leaders’ ambitions are for their trainees to become innovative teachers and future leaders in the further education and training sector. They successfully recruit trainees who represent diverse communities and who act as role models for learners in a wide range of settings, including colleges and schools. (Ofsted 2023)

The programmes are offered in two modes of study: full-time attendance which will benefit those wishing to obtain a qualification before seeking employment and which incorporates a period of supervised teaching practice (pre-service); and the part-time mode aimed at teachers and trainers who are already employed (in service).

Modules

To enable trainees to: Develop knowledge of educational contexts in the FE and Training sector. Explore the professional roles and responsibilities of the FE teacher. Examine professionalism, dual professionalism, and their underpinning values. Develop knowledge and skills to maintain sector and subject specific currency which enhance learning.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,000

Entry requirements

Applicants with a degree in an unrelated subject may be considered if they have a  Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject. In addition, you will need: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may be considered. 

University information

With over 130 years’ experience in teaching excellence, the University of Greenwich is a top three London university (StudentCrowd Awards 2024) offering an inspiring educational experience. With more than 150 postgraduate study programmes across 40 subject areas to choose from, students can select a degree that matches their individual aspirations. Students benefit from cutting-edge learning facilities, resources and equipment, which have...more