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Course Overview

The awards meet the national professional standards and will enable you to register through NTU for professional formation in order to achieve Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS). Registration for QTLS through NTU in the academic year immediately following qualification is free of charge to complete students. QTLS is the badge of professionalism for the sector and has been recognized as equivalent to QTS allowing holders to work in secondary schools.

We equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the demanding role of teacher/lecturer. The course is endorsed within the national framework for the sector and constitutes the University's equivalent of the Diploma in Education and Training.

QTLS is completed post-qualification and within your employing institution through professional formation, which involves you demonstrating your skills and knowledge in your professional practice. Applications are made by you through NTU in the academic year immediately following qualification, free of charge.

What you'll study?

This degree is offered at three award levels. You apply for either the PGCE or CertEd depending on your qualifications and will be assessed for the ProfGCE whilst on the course:

  • PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate in Education
    You will join this level if you have a good honors degree. You will also be able to study for 60 Masters-level credits, giving you a head-start on gaining a postgraduate qualification. You may join this level from the CertEd.
  • ProfGCE - Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
    You may join this level from the CertEd.
  • Cert Ed - Certificate in Education
    If you have the equivalent to A-levels or have significant experience in your intended subject specialism, you will join the Cert Ed.

The aims of the course are to prepare students to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and learning activities in the post-compulsory education sector and to help students to develop appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes. It equips students with an ability to reflect upon and learn from their professional practice and build students' confidence in their ability to perform their professional roles whilst creating a sound foundation for further professional and career development.

All students follow a course of study and research that covers an introduction to post-compulsory education; curriculum issues, particularly around inclusive practice; and quality; principles of learning and the characteristics of the post-14 learner; planning for learning and methods of teaching and assessment. Fully integrated into this course is a structured and supervised practical teaching component in one of our partner institutions.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

For the Prof GCE / PGCE:

  • A UK honors degree, at a minimum Third Class in the intended subject specialism; and
  • Relevant work experience will strengthen your application.

For the Cert Ed:

  • A-level at grade C or equivalent; or
  • substantial industrial/commercial experience in the intended subject specialism.

Other requirements:

  • An interview
  • A Disclosure and Barring Service check; and
  • A Prohibition Order check; and
  • A satisfactory health check; and
  • GCSE English and Mathematics at minimum grade C / 4 or equivalent; and
  • One academic or vocational reference.

Fees

UK Student Fee

PGCE PCET: £9250 (full time) £4625 (part-time)

International Student Fee

PGCE PCET: £15200 (full time) £7600 (part-time)


This information was accurate on : 01/04/2021
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