PGCE Further Education and Skills at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Learn to teach in colleges and sixth forms with this PGCE Further Education and Skills. Further your studies at a postgraduate level, boost your employability and achieve your goals. Become a teacher in a college, sixth form or training centre on this Further Education and Skills PGCE, and support and inspire students aged 16 and above as they prepare to take their first career steps.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (partner colleges); 1 year full-time by distance learning; 2 years part-time by distance learning | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Learning and Teaching in Further Education; Current Themes and Policy in Curriculum Design; Professional Practice in your Subject Area; Educational Research in Practice.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include further education colleges, sixth-form colleges, private training providers, public services, voluntary organisations, Further education maths teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Formal qualifications, experiential learning and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are also considered. GCSE Mathematics and English language at grade C (Grade 4) or above, or equivalent. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. All offers are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and Occupational Health clearance. September 2027 / January 2028. UK qualifications. English language: IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (partner colleges); 1 year full-time by distance learning; 2 yea

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/pgce-further-education-and-skills

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