Course summary
The Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) is a recognised teaching qualification which affords graduates qualified teacher status. The PGCE (Irish-medium) at St Mary’s University College Belfast is a 36 week programme, designed to equip student teachers with the professional competences required to become an effective teacher. It is a recognised bilingual programme for graduates who aspire to teach in an Irish-medium setting. In addition to the PGCE teaching qualification, successful students are also awarded a Certificate in Bilingual Education, reflecting their specialist Irish-medium competences. Programme Aims
- 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.
Modules
The programme is structured in three modules, two of which are at Masters Level. School-Based Work Learning and Teaching in the Primary School Perspectives on the Primary Curriculum Currently, completion of the PGCE entitles students to 30 credit points within the College’s MEd programme.
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
On admission applicants must possess: A high level of competence in Irish, both written and oral, commensurate with competence to teach the primary school curriculum. A good honours degree (2.2 or above) GCSE (grade C or above) in English Language, Mathematics and Science. For applicants from the Republic of Ireland, the equivalent qualification for English and Mathematics is Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level Grade D or above. For Science, the minimum requirement is Junior Certificate at Higher Level, Grade C or above. Candidates are Interviewed as part of the selection process. Oral and written Irish language proficiency is among the competences that are evaluated at interview.
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 .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
St Mary's University College, Belfast
191 Falls Road
Belfast
BT12 6FE
Course contact details
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