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Postgraduate Certificate in Education International (PGCEi) at University of Warwick - UCAS

University of Warwick

Degree level: Postgraduate

Postgraduate Certificate in Education International (PGCEi) (Taught)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

This one year teaching qualification is specially designed to prepare you for teaching in international settings, developing you into a highly reflective practitioner, equipped with the skills and knowledge to be a successful teacher. With a 3 day virtual induction, led by experts from Warwick and Assessed Teaching against International Teachers’ Standards. You will have ‘Live’ interactive online lectures throughout the course and support from international school leaders and experts. This one-year postgraduate course is specifically designed to prepare you for teaching in international settings. It will equip you to be a reflective, competent and professionally aware educator through a unique blended learning programme that includes:

  • An intensive three day virtual induction led by Associate Professors from Warwick.
  • A minimum of 20 ‘Live’ online sessions in Subject Studies, Professional Enquiry and Professional Practice modules throughout the year. These will take place at 11am (GMT) and are 2.5 hours in length.
  • Completion of a Professional Digital Portfolio (PDP), two 1000 word reflective pieces at Master's level and final assessment guided by the International Teachers’ Standards.
  • The completion of two Master’s level assignments, one based on a phase-related issue and one on a comparative international theme.
  • Teaching practice with assessment points and a summative lesson observation from a Warwick tutor (either online or in person).
  • Three personal tutorials led by staff at Warwick and on-going mentor support provided by schools throughout the year.
The University of Warwick is consistently ranked as one of the top ten in the United Kingdom. The Centre for Teacher Education is the University’s global-service provider for high quality training and professional education. It has been awarded “Outstanding” provider status by the British government standard (OFSTED). Our iQTS International programme was one of five inspected as part of the DfE iQTS pilot inspections and has been awarded grade 1. Qualified Teacher Status in England and Wales Qualified Teacher Status in England and Wales is conferred by the Teaching Agency on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education (England) and the Minister for Education and Skills (Wales) and not by universities. The PGCE international programme does not, therefore, offer a licence to teach in the UK or elsewhere. We have PGCE iQTS options should you wish to gain Qualified Teacher Status. This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.

Modules

Core modules

  • Subject Studies (primary or secondary education) 30-credits
  • Professional Enquiry 30-credits
  • Professional Practice 30-credits
Optional modules There are no optional modules for this course.

Assessment method

Assessment Phase Studies (primary or secondary education) 30-credits Assessment will comprise of a summative 4000-word Master’s level assignment. Professional Enquiry 30-credits Assessment will comprise of a summative 4000-word Master’s level assignment. Professional Practice 30-credits There are two components for the assessment of this module, both of which must be passed for the module to be completed. Reflections which detail your progress towards the iQTS Teachers’ Standards which are evidenced in the Professional Digital Portfolio (PDP) – equivalent to 3000 words (pass/fail) All practical teaching in the classroom must also be assessed against all the iQTS Teachers’ Standards (pass/fail)

Entry requirements

**Minimum requirements** You must hold an approved Bachelor’s degree with Honours at 2:2 or above, (or) equivalent level. Primary trainees: At least Grade C or 4 in GCSE Maths or equivalent. Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, you will need a minimum score of 6.5 or equivalent under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no less than 6.0 in any element. Please see their website for details. **This course requires the following:** - Band A - IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0 **International qualifications** We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

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

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad. General costs to be considered: - Core text books - Printer credits - Dissertation binding As well as tuition fees and course costs, students should budget for: - Accommodation - Food - Clothes and leisure - Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Sponsorship information

We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship. Please visit the University's scholarship webpages.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education International (PGCEi) at University of Warwick - UCAS