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

Programme overview

The International Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a fully online part-time course developing planning, teaching and assessment strategies, use of new technologies and links between practice, theory and research through reflection on the student's own teaching. It does not confer Qualified Teacher Status.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: School of Education | Duration: 1 year part-time (online) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two core modules: Education, Teaching and Learning, and Practice-based Inquiry, which is assessed by a report on a small-scale research project equivalent to 4,500 words. Applicants must be able to plan, conduct and reflect on a lesson, for example through classroom volunteering or tutoring if not currently teaching.

Career pathways

Careers in teaching and learning and educational leadership from early years to higher education, and progression to further study such as the MA Applied Professional Studies in Education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject. Applicants without the standard academic requirements but with equivalent professional qualifications or experience may be considered with evidence and may be asked to complete an entry assessment. A current CV must be uploaded with the application. No references or supporting statement are required. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or the University-accepted equivalent.

GBP 5,761 for the whole programme (2027/28). Tuition fee, same for home and overseas students; one-year part-time course Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time (online)

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