Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) / Certificate in Education (West Suffolk College) at University of Suffolk

Programme overview

The Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Certificate in Education (CertEd) provide comprehensive professional training for those working or aspiring to work within the post-16 education and training sector. These qualifications support educators across a wide range of settings including Further and Higher Education institutions, sixth form colleges, schools, adult and community learning, prison education, workplace training environments, and specialist education services. The pre-service route is designed for those who wish to gain a teaching qualification prior to entering employment.

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Teaching, Supporting Learner Progress and Behaviour, Professional Practice, Education in Context, Evidence Informed Enquiry.

Career pathways

The Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Certificate in Education (CertEd) provide comprehensive professional training for those working or aspiring to work within the post-16 education and training sector. These qualifications support educators across a wide range of settings including: Further Education Colleges, Higher Education Institution, Sixth Form Colleges, Schools, Adult and Community learning, Prison Education, Workplace training environments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Applicants will require an honours degree or equivalent qualification. (UK ENIC certificates will be required for equivalent qualifications). Certificate in Education: Applicants will require a Level 3 subject qualification, for example: Higher National Certificate or Diploma; Full City and Guilds Technological Certificate; Royal Society of Arts Advanced Award; G/NVQ III/IV Award; Other qualifications of equivalent standards to those listed above. All applicants are required to hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may be considered on an individual basis based upon their overall application and the course applied for. Interviews; All applicants will be required to attend interview. Interviews will consist of a pre-prepared presentation, an individual interview, group discussion and written tasks. Any offer of a place will be subject to: a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check an appropriate teaching placement and subject specific mentor.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,500 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 12,000 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://oasis.uos.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=APPLY_ONLINE&code2=0001

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