Further Education and Skills, ProfGCE (NESCOT)
If you’re a graduate looking for a recognised teaching qualification, this is the place to start.
The PGCE Education and Training explores a variety of teaching-related subjects. Modules cover learning and assessment, managing behaviours, and the theories and principles of learning.
You will be required to undertake at least 100 hours of teaching practice during the course, choosing from subject specialisms such as early years, English, mathematics, performing arts and special educational needs.
You graduate with a recognised teaching qualification, the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Former students have gained promotion, taken up new posts or moved from a voluntary to a permanently employed teaching position.
Duration
- 1 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
Start month
September
Home fees 2023/24
TBC
What you should know about this course
What you will study
North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT)
The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges.
Located in Ewell, near Epsom, North East Surrey College of Technology provides specialist courses to develop teaching and education sector professionals.
Clearing entry requirements
Please contact our Clearing team: 020 8331 9000 | Open Live Chat
Available to overseas students?
No
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
Overall workload
If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.
Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 100 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 200 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.
Assessment
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen.
You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
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Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
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Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
- Any transport costs to placements
- Producing materials, such as posters for assessment (usually once)
- Buying textbooks (key texts are available in libraries).
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
Placements are a core element of teacher training which enable our trainees to put theory into practice in a supportive environment. We are extremely lucky to work with a wide range of partners across London, Essex and Kent to support our trainees. We work closely with trainees when deciding on placements to ensure that trainees get the best training possible whilst on our programmes. Our strong partnerships ensure our trainees are well supported and have outstanding experiences whilst training with us.
Do you provide employability services?
Information coming soon.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
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