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Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
3 Campuses
Awarded by:
Bangor University (Prifysgol Bangor)
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Course summary

Would you like to start a rewarding career teaching young people and adults? Or are you already teaching, but looking for a recognised qualification?

In addition to this formal requirement, evidence from past years shows that completion of the course enhances the career and employment potential of course members.

Whether you are a new or an experienced teacher, this part-time course helps you to develop your career in post-compulsory education. It gives you the skills, knowledge and qualification to begin or continue teaching in further education, adult and community education, prisons or work-based learning contexts.

If you already hold an Honours degree, this teaching course is suitable for you. It allows you to achieve a Level 6 qualification, since you are progressing from previous Higher Education experience.

*This course is not intended for those wishing to teach in Primary or Secondary schools.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor - Dolgellau
  • Coleg Menai - Bangor
  • Coleg Llandrillo - Rhos on Sea

Study options

  • Professional Graduate Certificate in Education • Part-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
Not accepted

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Honours Degree (at least 120 credits, with half at Level 6 or above)
Enhanced DBS check
Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills at Level 2 (or above)
Ability to complete a minimum of 100 hours teaching practice over the duration of the course in an approved environment (e.g. FE, adult education, voluntary sector or publicly funded training provider). Undertake 40 hours observation of experienced practitioners. https://www.gllm.ac.uk/courses/2147485508/

Additional entry requirements

Other
Important Entry Requirement & Application Update College is still accepting online applications for courses starting in September 2020. Interviews: Interviews are cancelled to help to limit social contact during this time. Instead, you will be invited to a college welcome event to meet the tutors before the start of the course. If you do not meet the entry criteria you will have the opportunity to discuss an alternative programme during this event.
Interview

English language requirements

Good proficiency in English, with equivalent GCSE grade C or above Any degrees, diplomas or certificates eligible above should have been taught and assessed in English For overseas applicants: proficiency in English Language at IELTS level 7 or equivalent.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & EU£8800

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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