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Home Economics with Food & Nutrition & Nutrition & Food Science Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)

Home Economics with Food & Nutrition & Nutrition & Food Science Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching (General) Home Economics Social Economics Education Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The post primary PGCE is a one year, full-time programme that prepares students for a career in teaching. On successful completion of initial teacher education student teachers will be able to evidence their competence and be awarded the Post Graduate Certificate in Education allowing them to register with the General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland. They will also accrue 60 CATS points towards a Master’s degree in Education. In total the PGCE is worth 120 points ( 60 at Master’s level 7 and 60 at Post graduate level 6). The PGCE is an internationally recognised programme for Initial Teacher Education leading directly to a career in teaching. The post primary PGCE is for those who wish to teach the 11-19 age range.

Modules

This module builds on the professional, knowledge, skills and values that were introduced in Modules 1, 2 and 3 and is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and understanding of effective learning and teaching in schools and to show competence that will allow them to be awarded the PGCE.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,710

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,090

Entry requirements

Students should have an a. English and Mathematics (GCSE grade C or equivalent) b. An Honours degree normally in the specialist subject (Home Economics). In the case of a combined Honours degree at least 50% shall be in the specialist subject. (N.B. The normal minimum offer standard is a 2:2 Honours). It is up to candidates to make clear on their application how their Honours degree meets the requirements of the subject they wish to teach.