Full time
1 year
23-SEP-24
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Teaching (General) Home Economics Social Economics Education Studies
Taught
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.
For this course (per year)
£4,710
For this course (per year)
£17,090
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.