Course summary
This full-time Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (ProfGCE) for Teaching in Further Education course is perfect if you have a degree and would like to teach a specialist vocational subject area in the post-14 sector. You will have a passion for education and your specialist subject in particular, and will want to inspire young people and adults to enjoy learning about the subject. You will undertake a placement of 150 hours to develop your teaching practice in an education setting. As this course is full-time, it is intensive in nature and is intended for those who wish to study on a full-time basis. Once you complete this course you will be eligible to apply for QTLS, which is as highly regarded as QTS by employers.
Modules
Teachers and teaching, Learners & learning, Inclusive teaching, Understanding and managing behaviours, Educational technologies, Professional Practice, Teaching my subject.
Assessment method
Observations of teaching practice, Teaching Portfolios, Written assignments, Presentations.
Entry requirements
Minimum grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English Language or the Level 2 equivalence. A full Level 6 Honours Degree (preferably 2:2 or higher). Also, hold a Level 3 qualification in the chosen subject area. Students must have access to at least 150 confirmed teaching hours available through a placement, as well as the support of a subject specialist mentor, prior to enrolling on the programme.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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.
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA