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Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) in Post compulsory Education and Training (PcET)

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) in Post compulsory Education and Training (PcET)

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Full time | City Campus, Newport | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PCET - Post Compulsory Education and Training

Subject areas

Teaching / Training In Post-Compulsory Education

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The Professional Graduate Certificate in Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) qualifies you to teach in the further, adult and vocational education sector. It is a full, nationally-recognised teaching qualification, specifically designed for those aiming to teach a vocational subject in areas such as Business, Health and Social Care, Media and IT.

The University of South Wales at Newport has led the field in vocational teacher education in Wales for many years, on our campus in Caerleon, in our partner FE colleges and more recently in our riverside campus in the centre of Newport.

The course aims to develop student teachers

who are new to social sciences discourse (e.g. artists, engineers, performers)
who may later be interested in pursuing Master’s study in their own subject discipline
whose writing is not yet at Master’s level (assessed during application)

You would need to hold a level 6 qualification in their teaching subject area, along with one or more year’s vocational experience in their teaching subject (where relevant). Once with us, you will develop skills, confidence and understanding of learning, teaching and assessment in your subject.

Careers

Our graduates have a proven track record of moving into fulltime and permanent teaching posts

This course will help you develop confidence and skills in working with a range of people and using the latest technology and media. It will also prepare you for further study.

After completing the course, you could have a career as a PcET practitioner within the Post Compulsory Education and Training sector, eg Further Education (FE), Training Providers, Adult and Community Learning and Work Based Learning.

Recent graduates have gained full and part time employment across the sector and many of our past graduates actively support the course as mentors for our new student teachers.

Modules

This module enables you to get to know your learners better, and to plan to meet their needs. You'll also be supported in the creative use of learning technology for assessment.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

To be confirmed

Entry requirements

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.

University information

The University of South Wales (USW) is a progressive and career-oriented university, which provides high-quality tuition and course content developed in collaboration with key employers and industry-leading professional partners. The university offers over 175 internationally regarded postgraduate taught and research programmes. Courses are designed to meet the ever-changing needs of industry, and are accredited by leading professional bodies...more