PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education (without QTS) at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Enhance your teaching practice – 100% online PGCE . PGCE: Who is it for? How does it support you?

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences | Department: School of Education | Duration: 1 year part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On our distance learning PGCE, you’ll gain knowledge and skills that can enhance your competence as a teacher – and put them straight into practice. You’ll explore the latest theories in education, and how these translate into policy in practice in England. Year 1: The Reflective Practitioner, Professional Evidenced-based Enquiry.

Career pathways

The PGCE is an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification that enhances your professional credibility and supports your career growth across a variety of educational contexts. Although it doesn't qualify you to teach in UK state schools requiring QTS or in overseas schools with specific requirements, it is highly regarded for roles in independent schools, academies, free schools, international schools, and special or alternative education settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to this course must: Hold an undergraduate degree or UK equivalent Hold GCSEs in English, Mathematics and a Science at grade 4 or above (or demonstrate qualifications at an equivalent level) Have an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, if English is not your first language Demonstrate that you regularly undertake teaching practice either as a full- or part-time employed serving teacher in a primary or secondary school or are undertaking Initial Teacher Training. Be supported by your employer or ITT provider to use evidence from your practice on this course (e.g. observation feedback). Before starting the course, we recommend that you check our technical requirements for online learning.

GBP 2,310 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: Distance learning students starting 2027/28 (part-time, per year) Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=P1019

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