School of Education

Prof GradCert Ed Post Compulsory Education

Prof GradCert Ed Part-time 2 years

This qualification equips graduates with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to teach students aged 14 years and above across all areas of further education and lifelong learning including sixth form colleges, Further Education Colleges and Adult & Community learning settings.

This qualification equips graduates with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to teach students aged 14 years and above across all areas of further education and lifelong learning including sixth form colleges, Further Education Colleges and Adult & Community learning settings.

Award
Prof GradCert Ed
Start date(s)
15 September 2025,14 September 2025,14 September 2025,14 September 2025,14 September 2025
UCAS Code
Course specifications
Course length
Part-time (2 years)
Campus location
Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group,Dudley College,Walsall College,Sandwell College,City of Wolverhampton College
School
School of Education
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Why choose this course?

Studying a PGCE in Further Education is ideal for those looking to further their education career and make a real difference to the lives of students. Our PGCE has been designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become successful teachers within the further education and lifelong learning sector.

The PGCE will offer you an opportunity to gain invaluable experience in teaching learners aged 14 years or over in further education colleges or other lifelong learning settings.  This qualification is critical for developing teaching knowledge of both theory and practice within further education, such as face-to-face teaching, online teaching, digital pedagogies, working with support staff and creating effective assessment strategies.

You will be supported by a personal tutor as you develop your identity as a teacher who is capable of providing learning experiences to students while remaining mindful of cultural and linguistic diversity and reflecting on your own performance. Completing this course will enable you to pursue Qualified Teaching, Learning and Skills status (QTLS), equivalent to Qualified Teaching Status (QTS), supporting a range of careers in Lifelong Learning including Further and Adult Education lecturing.

Course Modules

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

Location Mode Foundation Year Fee Jan intake Fee May intake Fee Sep intake Fee Year
Home Full time Distance Learning N/A ... ... £8600 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time N/A ... ... £8600 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time N/A ... ... £9250 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time Distance Learning N/A ... ... £3050 per year 2022-23
Home Part-time Distance Learning N/A ... ... £3050 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time N/A ... ... £3050 per year# 2022-23
Home Part-time N/A ... ... £3120 per year# 2022-23
Home Part-time N/A ... ... £3050 per year# 2023-24
International Full time Distance Learning N/A ... ... £8600 per year 2022-23
International Full-time N/A ... ... £13450 per year 2022-23
International Full-time N/A ... ... £14450 per year 2023-24
International Part-time Distance Learning N/A ... ... £3050 per year 2022-23
International Part-time Distance Learning N/A ... ... £3050 per year 2023-24
International Part-time N/A ... ... £6975 per year# 2022-23

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.


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# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)


Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.


Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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