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Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Irish-medium Education (PGCE) at St Mary's University College, Belfast - UCAS

St Mary's University College, Belfast

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: Queen’s University Belfast

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Irish-medium Education (PGCE) (Taught)

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Course summary

The Post Graduate Certificate in Education is a one-year full-time course leading to full recognition as a teacher by the Department of Education. It is taught substantially through the medium of Irish and is intended particularly for graduates who wish to teach in Irish-medium primary schools. Aim of the Course The general aim of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to:

  • develop a range of professional competences
  • engage in informed debate about major issues in education and training
  • reflect in depth on theory/practice relationships within professional contexts
  • keep abreast of research, innovation and developments in education in general and Irish-medium education in particular
  • develop research skills.
Course Structure From September 2006 the PGCE (Irish-medium) course has been structured in modules in line with the QAA Qualifications Framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In order to successfully complete the PGCE (Irish-medium) course, students must pass the following three modules: Module MPS4001 School-based work Module MPS4002 Learning and Teaching in the Irish-medium Primary School Module MPS4003 Perspectives on the Primary Curriculum Two of the modules, MPS4002 and MPS4003, are credited at Masters Level each worth 20 M-level credit points. Module MPS4001 is credited at Honours level and is worth 20 H-level credit points.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland

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:

  • Primary

Entry requirements

Honours degree from a recognised university or equivalent, 2:2 or higher. GCSE Grade C or better at GCSE in English Language, Mathematics and Science (or an equivalent qualification) at the time of application. The Essential Skills qualification is not deemed equivalent to grade C. A high level of competence in Irish, both written and oral. Pass interview and writing task.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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 .

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Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Irish-medium Education (PGCE) at St Mary's University College, Belfast - UCAS