PGCE Further Education and Skills (FES) at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

The PGCE Further Education and Skills (FES) prepares you to teach learners aged 16+ and adults in the Further Education (FE) sector. The course is ideal if you have a degree in a wide range of subjects, including areas not usually taught in secondary schools. This includes subjects like sports science, health and social care, psychology, performing arts, and law.

Department: Education and Teacher Training | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

PGCE module credits should total 120. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

Career pathways

Previous graduates have gone on to work in: FE and sixth form colleges; Training organisations; Charities; Universities; Prisons; Community and adult learning settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply, you'll usually need at least a 2:2 honours degree from a UK higher education institution or equivalent. We must also deem you suitable to train to teach. You also need maths and English language GCSEs at grade C or above, or equivalent. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above. You must have: An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; A completed medical pro forma (based on DFEE Circular 8/92). If you have a foundation degree, you must also have at least 60 credits at level 6 (HE level 3) to gain an equivalent single qualification. If we invite you for an interview, we'll ask you to complete the following beforehand: A written task; A group activity; A short, in-house literacy and numeracy assessment.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). PGCE Home (UK) full-time fee; University fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). PGCE International fee; University fee table Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgce-further-education-skills#apply

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