Further Education PGCE

Why choose this course?

Studying a PGCE in Further Education is ideal for those looking to further their education career and make a real difference to the lives of students. Our further PGCE has been designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to become successful teachers within further education, widening participation and helping adults develop new skills.

The PGCE will offer you an opportunity to gain invaluable experience in teaching learners aged 16 years or over in further education settings, giving you the confidence and ability required for this important role. This qualification is critical for developing teaching knowledge of both theory and practice within further education; such as face-to-face teaching, distance learning, e-learning, managing support staff and creating effective assessment strategies.

You will be supported by a dedicated personal tutor in building your professional identity, capable of providing learning experiences to students while remaining mindful of cultural and linguistic diversity and reflecting on your own performance. Completing this course will enable you to pursue Qualified Teaching, Learning and Skills status (QTLS), equivalent to Qualified Teaching Status (QTS), supporting a range of careers in Lifelong Learning including Further and Adult Education lecturing.

Potential Career Paths

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Further Education is a popular route for professionals looking to pursue careers in further education. As a PGCE student, you will gain an understanding of the principles and practice of teaching across a range of post compulsory areas such as colleges, sixth forms and universities. This qualification can provide you with the expertise to teach in any number of post compulsory contexts.

Once qualified, there are many potential career paths open to those who hold a PGCE in Further Education. These include:

Lecturer or course leader at a college or university

Tutoring adult learners

Leading field trips for students studying outdoor activities

Becoming an educational consultant for organisations or companies

Taking on research projects within the field

To hold a honours degree (normally 2:2 or above) of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification in a subject related to the area you wish to teach with vocational / professional experience considered carefully in each individual circumstance. To have achieved grade C/4 or above in GCSEs English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications. We do not accept GCSE Short Courses, GCSE English Literature or GCSE Equivalent Tests from other institutions or organisations.