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Post-Compulsory Education and Training PGCE

Staffordshire University

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    9 months

Course summary

If you’re interested in teaching in the Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) sector, this full-time PGCE course will provide the skills and experience you need.

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, 5 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 Training.

Careers

After completing the course, you’ll be equipped to teach in the following sectors:

  • FE colleges
  • Sixth forms
  • Private training organisation
  • Voluntary organisations
  • Work-based training
  • Prisons
  • Young offender institutes

If you’re unsure about teaching in these sectors, most of our FE partner colleges will provide advice and guidance.

After completing the PGCE you can also enter the MA Education at Postgraduate Diploma level and complete a full Masters in two years of part-time study.

Assessment

You’ll be assessed by measurement of your performance on placements, through observed teaching, and through written assignments/observations.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Staffordshire University

Staffordshire University

  • University League Table

    108th

  • Campus address

    Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, England

Alongside leading modern courses, the university offers facilities like the Smart Zone, featuring digital and immersive technologies, and engineering workshops.
The university offers dedicated international student support and celebrates its diverse and inclusive community through a calendar of student-led events.
Students are supported to make industry connections and there are opportunities through the Innovation Enterprise Zone to get hands-on and paid work experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    68th out of 89 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 199
    133 60%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    42.0 42%

    78th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.11 82%

    17th

    18

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