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Post-Compulsory Education and Training PGCE

University of Staffordshire

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Stoke-on-Trent Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    9 Months

Course summary

The practical work-based course is designed primarily for those who teach post-16 learners and is built around a framework of professional standards for teaching and supporting learning in the PCET sector. This course provides opportunities to develop professional understanding and knowledge through academic study, practice and critical reflection on your experiences. You’ll complete a series of academic modules at Levels 4, 6 and 7. You’ll also spend two days per week on work placement at a local FE or sixth form college, putting the theories you learn into practice. You’ll need to be self-motivated and self-organised and to engage in online learning, work-based tasks and tutorials. You’ll also need to work with peers and develop your practice through teaching observations.The focus on creativity and innovation in the workplace supported by research and reflection is aimed at developing your career as well as equipping you with the skills and attributes to develop high-quality teaching and learning to your students.On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: PGCE Post-Compulsory Education and TrainingThe course consists of one Level 4 40-credit module, one Level 6 20-credit module and two Level 7 20 and 40-credit modules. Each module is delivered using a variety of learning approaches.Successful completion of the modules will lead to the award of a Postgraduate Certificate Education (PCET) worth 120 credits.60 of these credits could be used towards the full MA Education course at Staffordshire University.The normal timeframe for completion will be one academic year. All modules will be assessed using Staffordshire University’s criteria for work undertaken at Levels 4, 6 and 7. All learning outcomes must be met.CareersAfter completing the course, you’ll be equipped to teach in the following sectors: FE colleges, Sixth forms, Private training organisationVoluntary organisations, Work-based training, Prisons, Young offender institutes

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£ 1,944month

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University information

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

  • University League Table

    111th

  • Campus address

    Stoke-on-Trent Campus, College Road, University Quarter, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DE, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    49th out of 91 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    118 56%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    28th

    44

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    62nd

    34

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