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Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- PGCE
- 2 Years
- Part-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- University of Greenwich
Course summary
The Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (FE&S) at Nescot is a two-year part-time course leading to a recognised level 7 teaching qualification, validated by the University of Greenwich. This course provides individuals with a professional teaching qualification for those with a degree and who would like to teach students aged 14 years or older in the FE & Skills sector. The PGCE requires a 250-hour placement during the period of training, of which 150 hours are teaching practice and 20 hours investigating another curriculum area.
Modules
Modules:
The PGCE incorporates the mandatory content for teaching qualifications in this sector and additional content to support your continued professional development. The full list of modules is:
Year 1
Teaching & Learning Fundamentals
Classroom & Behaviour Management
Subject Specific Pedagogy
Professional Development 1
Year 2
Professional Development 2
Developing Resources & Digital Skills
Reflective Practice & Professionalism
Exploring the Curriculum
Each week you will participate in 3 hours of taught sessions at Nescot on a Thursday evening; 4 hours of teaching practice in an approved setting; and approximately 3 hours of independent study.
Assessment method
Assessment
The course includes both formative and summative assessments and practice is assessed by lesson observations. All modules are assessed via coursework and aim to facilitate professional development. The qualification is awarded with a pass, merit or distinction classification.
Students on a NESCOT higher education course are typically taught in class sizes of 16 or fewer.
A full programme specification will be made available on the website. Please note reforms nationally for all teacher training programmes come into effect from September 2024. Therefore, our programmes are subject to validation with the University of Greenwich.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- PGCE • Part-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 6791
- Institution code:
- N49
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
NESCOT has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 6791
- Institution code:
- N49
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Please see link below for information on International students.
https://www.nescot.ac.uk/international/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Students are required to have GCSE pass (or equivalent) in Maths and English plus a Bachelor’s degree awarded at 2.2 or higher and at least a L3 qualification in the subject they wish to teach, if different to the degree. A degree with significant related content would also be considered. If you are teaching or planning to teach in a SEND setting, a L2 SEND related qualification and/or relevant experience will be considered. You must also have, or acquire, a valid enhanced DBS, provide a suitable reference, have access to a suitable teaching placement and participate in an interview to assess suitability for teacher training.
It should be noted that:
Functional Skills is not deemed equivalent to GCSE and therefore not accepted as an entry qualification. If a GCSE in English and/or Maths is not offered then equivalency tests or A star equivalency tests graded as a GCSE equivalent pass can be accepted.
If any qualification has been achieved overseas, then equivalency to all English qualifications (including maths & English) may need to be sought, eg through ENIC.
If you already hold a teaching or training qualification, please refer to the Tariff of Qualifications (ITT) Database for accreditation of prior learning and discuss with the admissions’ tutor at interview.
In addition to meeting the entry requirements you will need to complete one of the scenarios below to discuss at interview. If you are from a SEND setting, please complete the SEND scenario.
Interview Scenario Mainstream (see website for details)
Interview Scenario SEND (see website for details)
You will also be asked to produce a piece of writing as an assessment task set by the admissions tutor at interview.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £3900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £4400 | Year 1 |
| International | £4400 | Year 1 |
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
Teacher Trainees without a portable DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check are required to undergo a DBS for which there is a charge of £52.
Sponsorship information
Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES (Higher Education funding available)
Please email our student finance team for further queries. sfinance@nescot.ac.uk
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