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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) iPGCE at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The iPGCE is a distance learning course for experienced and beginning teachers to study pedagogy in a diverse range of professional settings, led by educational researchers.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Education  |  Duration: 12 months by distance learning  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: October 2026  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Critical Reflections on Classroom Practice: how people learn and pedagogy, and a Classroom research project.

Career pathways

The iPGCE supports career progression into roles such as advisory teacher, educational consultancy and professional development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 degree in a relevant subject, or international equivalent; regular and reliable internet access. Applicants should be teachers or educators working in an educational setting, or aspiring teachers with access to one (for example as a teaching assistant). English language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 5,200 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee as listed for the iPGCE course. Source

Intake: October 2026

Duration: 12 months by distance learning

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