Course summary
The International Postgraduate Certificate of Education (iPGCE) programme is designed to support educators who are currently in practice outside the UK. This level 7 (Masters Level) course develops practical teaching skills, while deepening your critical awareness of education in rapidly changing global contexts. You will gain valuable knowledge relevant to all subjects and curricula, encouraging you to consider new ways of understanding teaching, learning and education in an international context. The iPGCE gives a grounding in contemporary pedagogy, while providing challenge and deeper critical perspectives for established professionals. It is designed to be completed alongside full-time employment as a teacher. It allows you to engage flexibly at times to suit you, so you can work round your ongoing professional commitments. Unlike many other qualifications, the iPGCE does not rely upon active support or involvement from other staff or management in your setting and can be completed successfully whatever educational system or curricular framework you teach within.
Modules
Three core modules include: International Inclusive Education, Contemporary Pedagogies, Professional Identity.
Assessment method
Coursework based assessment
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
International applicants
This online course welcomes international students - you will be able to join the online course from your own country without the need to travel to the UK. In addition to the entry requirements, if English is not your first language, you will need an English Language qualification. Details can be found on our website.
Entry requirements
Please refer to our website for course entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £3990 | Whole course |
International | £3990 | Whole course |
England | £3990 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £3990 | Whole course |
Scotland | £3990 | Whole course |
Wales | £3990 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £3990 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £3990 | 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
Provider information
University of Derby
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE22 1GB