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Part-time

1 year

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School of Education

Campus

Brayford Pool

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UCAS Code

Not Applicable

Course Code

EDMPNQPC

PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (non QTS) distance learning

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Key Information

Part-time

1 year

Typical Offer

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School

School of Education

Campus

Brayford Pool

Validation Status

Subject to Validation

Fees

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UCAS Code

Not Applicable

Course Code

EDMPNQPC

Welcome to PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (non QTS) distance learning

This programme offers current and aspiring education professionals, teaching within a range of educational contexts, a flexible route towards gaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (Non-QTS Distance Learning). The course is relevant to all subjects and students will have the opportunity to focus on improving their individual practice through critical reflection and developing an understanding of evidence-informed practice.

How You Study

The course is delivered online and the structure of the course offers students convenient and flexible access to undertake PGCE study alongside employment as a classroom practitioner. The structure of the programme will involve a variety of interactive taught pre-recorded sessions and independent study. The modules provide manageable blocks of study that fit within schools' term time structure and are flexible enough in scope to meet the needs of a diverse range of UK and international student contexts.

The programme will make use of the University's learning technologies for content delivery, including podcasts, webinars, and discussion groups so that course materials and participation are as accessible as possible. Students will complete each learning unit through self-directed study of online resources, supported by academic staff.

How you are assessed

The course is a one-year part-time programme comprising of one 60 credit Master's level module which is sub-divided into six equally weighted learning units, aligned to the UK Government's Teachers' Standards linking between theory, policy, and practice in an educational setting.

Students will be required to produce a portfolio for assessment, containing six equally weighed elements, one per learning unit, with regular time-released formative assessment opportunities within each learning unit to prepare the students for the final summative assessments.

The nature of the portfolio assessments will allow the students to demonstrate their academic skills across a broad range of media such as an annotated video presentation, oral presentation, reflective learning journal, in-tray exercise, and written assignment.

An Introduction to Your Modules

† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (non QTS) distance learning 2023-24EDM9817Level 72023-24This programme offers current and aspiring education professionals, teaching within a range of educational contexts, a flexible route towards gaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (Non-QTS Distance Learning). This an excellent way to gain an internationally recognised PGCE without the commitment to campus-based learning. The course is relevant to all subjects and students will have the opportunity to focus on improving their individual practice through critical reflection and developing an understanding of evidence-informed practice. This programme would appeal to: 1. Home (English and Welsh) schoolteachers who have a BA with QTS (i.e. no postgraduate qualification because they became a teacher through an undergraduate route) candidate may need a PGCE to teach in Australia, for example. 2. Overseas schoolteachers who have their own countrys teaching qualification but would like a PGCE this can enable them to teach in international (British) schools in their home country, for example. 3. Teaching assistants (with an undergraduate degree) who want a postgraduate qualification QTS is not compulsory to become a teacher in Multi-academy trust schools for example, and a PGCE might strengthen their appeal to employers if they wanted to become a teacher. 4. Existing teachers/teaching assistants with a BA or BSc who want a stepping-stone to a full Masters degree at a manageable pace. This qualification enable graduates to do 1. Provides a PGCE qualification (60 M Level credits) in addition to their undergraduate degree with QTS can be an advantage when wanting to teach overseas; 2. May be an advantage in gaining employment/promotion. 3. Move onto further study for a full masters qualification or PhD.Core

Entry Requirements 2023-24

An undergraduate degree of 2.2 and above.

QTS or a relevant teaching position.

The University's minimum entry requirements for this course is as follows:
- a second-class honours degree from a UK university, or a qualification which is regarded as equivalent to such an Honours degree, including overseas qualifications.
- a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (Overall Band Score) English language proficiency, with 6.0 in all elements, or equivalent, for those applicants whose first language is not English.

Due to the nature of the programme and its links to professional practice, it will not follow current University policies that allow students to utilise accreditation of prior certificated and experiential learning, in regard to advanced entry.

Fees and Funding

For eligible students, there are more ways than ever before to fund your postgraduate study, whether you want to do a taught or research course. For those wishing to undertake a Master's course, UK students can apply for a loan as a contribution towards the course and living costs. Loans are also available to those who wish to undertake doctoral study. The University offers a number of scholarships and funded studentships for those interested in postgraduate study. Learn how Master's and PhD loans, scholarships, and studentships can help you fund your studies on our Postgraduate Fees and Funding pages.

Programme Fees

Prioritising Face-to-Face Teaching

At the University of Lincoln, we strive to ensure our students’ experience is engaging, supportive, and academically challenging. Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, we have adapted to Government guidance to keep our students, staff, and community safe. All remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions in England were lifted in February 2022 under the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and we have embraced a safe return to in-person teaching on campus. Where appropriate, face-to-face teaching is enhanced by the use of digital tools and technology and may be complemented by online opportunities where these support learning outcomes.

We are fully prepared to adapt our plans if changes in Government guidance make this necessary, and we will endeavour to keep current and prospective students informed. For more information about how we are working to keep our community safe, please visit our coronavirus web pages.

The University intends to provide its courses as outlined in these pages, although the University may make changes in accordance with the Student Admissions Terms and Conditions.