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Postgraduate Certificate in International Education (PGCiE)

Postgraduate Certificate in International Education (PGCiE)

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Study mode

Distance without attendance

Duration

2 years

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Multicultural Education (General) Flexible Learning Design

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

If you are a teacher or leader in this field, or looking to take on such a role, this Postgraduate Certificate in International Education (PGCiE) will provide you with sought-after skills and knowledge to boost your career. In studying this course, you will explore issues relating to education in an international context, considering what it means to offer an international curriculum, the concept of culture, and issues relating to international schools. There’s also the option to explore curriculum issues in greater depth, or to focus more on understanding issues relating to learning in an international e final unit encourages you to reflect on what you have studied so far, and how it relates to your own professional practice.Our Department of Education conducts research into international education, international schools and international curricula including the International Baccalaureate. You’ll be working with staff who are researchers themselves, who teach and supervise research on master’s courses and doctoral programmes, and who publish books and articles in this field.

Career prospects

With enhanced understanding of international education and related issues, and a specialist qualification in this field, you will be in a strong position to develop your career. While this course does not lead to Qualified Teacher Status in the UK, a specialist postgraduate qualification in international education is regarded by many schools to be excellent support for teaching or leading in an international context.

Modules

To improve the students' professional practice in education by undertaking a small-scale action research enquiry.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£3,600

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£3,600

Entry requirements

You should have: a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above or a degree that is not a 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) plus at least 2 years relevant experience in a relevant field or sector or a teaching qualification (gained after at least the equivalent of 2 satisfactory years of higher education) plus at least 2 years of relevant experience in a relevant field or sector.

University information

The University of Bath is one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions, known for excellence in teaching and research, a welcoming community, and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace or enterprise. Bath’s inclusive learning community comprises students representing more than 100 countries worldwide. There are over 19,000 students in total, of which 5,000 are postgraduates and around a third are international...more

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