Course Summary

This Professional Graduate Certificate in Education programme is aimed at applicants without a recognised teaching qualification or employment in the sector who wish to train to teach. Professional teaching and/or training experience (teaching practice) is provided through a teaching practice placement. The course is full time over one academic year. The programme also aims to develop a critical understanding of learning, teaching and training in their social, political and philosophical contexts, and also specifically involves providing trainees with the opportunity to meet relevant professional standards, for example the standards for teachers in the Lifelong Learning sector and the UK Professional Standards Framework for Higher Education. Potential progression pathways include postgraduate study, such as MA in Education and progression into employment.

Course Details - Modules

Semester A - Research Informed Teaching & Learning Assessment; Becoming a Subject Specialist Teacher Semester B - Being a Subject Specialist Teacher; Policy & Professional Issues

Course Details – Assessment Method

Students will complete the modules below and will include a minimum of 100 hours on teaching placement. The Subject Specialist module requires attendance at a 2-day Subject Specialist Conference at The University of Huddersfield

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 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: PGC1

Institution code: N64

Campus Name: University Centre North Lincolnshire

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


You will normally hold a minimum 2:1 classification, in a UK degree or equivalent, in a relevant subject. Applicants with a 2:2 may be considered if they can demonstrate relevant experience. Additionally GCSE English & Mathematics at grade C or above, or a level 2 equivalent such as Functional Skills. You will also need to complete a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 7400.0 Year 1
England 7400.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7400.0 Year 1
Scotland 7400.0 Year 1
Wales 7400.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Kingsway
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Scunthorpe
DN17 1AJ

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