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PGCE (Non-QTS) at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Hear from Dr Alison Hardman, Head of Discipline of Secondary and FE Initial Teacher Education at the University of Derby, to find out more about this PGCE Non-QTS and how this programme can be delivered. Students Alex and Simon also provide insight around the course content and their experience on this course.

Department: Teacher Training  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

There are few professions as important and satisfying as teaching. Successful completion of this course gives you the ideal springboard into a worthwhile career: a PGCE in partnership with SCITT QTS, 60 credits at masters level and substantial practical experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree typically 2:2 or above; A place on a QTS programme with a SCITT provider who uses the University of Derby as their academic provider for PGCE; You can only apply for this course via your QTS SCITT provider; For admissions enquiries or if you are a SCITT provider and are interested in our PGCE for your trainees, please contact Programme Leader, Heather Kinuthia [email protected].; Applications need to go through to a SCITT provider directly.

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 1 year

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