NESCOT has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The Professional Certificate in Education (PCE) at Nescot is a full time (Pre-Service) one year course validated by the University of Greenwich. This course is provide individuals with a professional teaching qualification, in particular those without a degree but having a professional or vocational competency qualification at level 3 or above and who would like to teach students aged 14 years or older learners. Modules: The PCE incorporates the mandatory modules for teaching qualifications and additional modules to support your continued professional development. The full list of modules is: Teaching, Learning and Assessment Managing Behaviours in the Learning Environment Theories and Principles of Learning Personal Development Planning Developing Subject Specialist Resources Action Research Curriculum Development in Practice 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.
Modules
The PCE incorporates the mandatory modules for teaching qualifications and additional modules to support your continued professional development. The full list of modules is: Teaching, Learning and Assessment Managing Behaviours in the Learning Environment Theories and Principles of Learning Personal Development Planning Developing Subject Specialist Resources Action Research Curriculum Development in Practice
Assessment method
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.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- 6719
- Institution code:
- N49
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Students are required to hold a Level 3 qualification in their subject specialism and an English GCSE grade 4 or above, or equivalent. There is no formal entry requirement for numeracy or IT, however, support will be available for students wishing to achieve level 2 in both these areas by the end of the qualification. This may require some independent study. Also required is access to 100 hours of teaching practice over the two years.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £8400 | Year 1 |
| International | £8400 | 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
DBS (if not do not already have one) essential, current fee is £52
Provider information
NESCOT
Reigate Road
Epsom
KT17 3DS
Course contact details
Visit our course pageAdvice & Guidance Centre
020 8394 3038