Course summary
Study education at an advanced level in an international context. International education is becoming increasingly important for many national and international schools worldwide. If you are a teacher, lecturer, or leader in this field - or looking to take on such a role - our Postgraduate Certificate in International Education (PGCiE) course can provide you with essential skills and knowledge to boost your career. You will study education at an advanced level in an international context with a focus on key issues that influence curricula across the planet. Throughout the course, you will explore current education topics and how to embed them positively within your professional practice. Gain key skills You will leave this course with:
- demonstratable analysis and critical thinking skills
- enhanced professional practice abilities
- a greater theoretical understanding of current educational issues
- an improved awareness of educational issues relating to sustainability and global citizenship
- greater knowledge of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), allowing you to better understand global challenges and how to address them through education
Assessment method
Learning
- Video materials
- Online resources
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Coursework
- Essay(s)
- Presentation
- Portfolio(s)
- Reflective assessment
Entry requirements
You should have: a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above, or a degree that is not a 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) plus at least 2 years of relevant experience in a relevant field or sector, or a teaching qualification (gained after at least the equivalent of 2 satisfactory years of higher education) plus at least 2 years of relevant experience in a relevant field or sector. Minimum non-graduate qualifications: an advanced diploma in education and at least 2 years of relevant experience or a teaching qualification (gained after at least the equivalent of 2 satisfactory years of higher education) and at least 2 years of relevant experience. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree (for example, professional experience in education). If your first language is not English, but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK, you may be exempt from our English language requirements.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components: or The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element; or TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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 Bath
Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7AY