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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Reflective Practice) Top-Up (Taught)
- PGCE
- 10 Months
- Part-time
- 09/2026
- Postgraduate
- London Road Campus
Course summary
Enhance your understanding of education and teaching with our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Reflective Practice) top-up course.
Offered by the University of Reading’s Institute of Education, this programme is designed for both primary and secondary school teachers who already hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or are working towards the qualification.
You’ll explore how evidence-based research can support and inform future practice through a mix of live online group tutorials, individual tutorials and pre-recorded material.
For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/education-pg/pgce-reflective-practice
Modules
Sample modules may include:
- The Reflective Teacher
- Investigating Practice
Please visit our course page for the full module information.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).
Entry requirements: This programme is for either primary or secondary school teachers who already have QTS or are working towards QTS.
Pre-sessional English language programme
If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £1540 | Whole course |
| England | £1540 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £1540 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £1540 | Whole course |
| Wales | £1540 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £1540 | Whole course |
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
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: The fee for 2026/27 is not yet available. For the 2025/26 entry, the fee was £1,540.
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
Reading
RG6 6UR
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Course contact details
Admissions Office
Email:pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk
Phone:0118 378 5289
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