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PGCE Music Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)

PGCE Music Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching (General) Music Teaching / Training 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. The course prepares the student to teach their chosen subject in a post-primary school or college. Successful completion of this course qualifies the graduate to seek registration with the General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland. The PGCE is a recognized teaching qualification in the UK. For those applicants wishing to teach in other jurisdictions we recommend that you contact the relevant authorities there to discuss their requirements for recognised teacher status.

Modules

This module School Experience 1 is designed to provide an academically and practically challenging programme which will give students an opportunity to put into practice the professional knowledge, skills and values related to qualifying as a classroom teacher which they have acquired in Foundation for Learning and Teaching. The module will focus on laying a foundation of competence in the pedagogy of Learning and Teaching in a school situation.

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 English and Mathematics (GCSE grade C or equivalent). An Honours degree, in Music. 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). All applicants need to provide evidence of knowledge, interest and experience in working with young people of post-primary age normally in a formal/informal education setting.