PGCE (incorporating the Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills))

University of Plymouth

United Kingdom, Plymouth

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University of Plymouth

United Kingdom , Plymouth

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Plymouth

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,150 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

PGCE (incorporating the Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills))

About

Key features

Beneﬁt from highly skilled and qualiﬁed tutors with many years’ experience in the further education and skills sector. Spend at least two days a week on placement in a further education and skills setting.
Take advantage of opportunities to network with potential employers. Follow in the footsteps of many of our trainees and possibly go on to ﬁnd employment within the organisations you work with during your placement.
Demonstrate innovation, creativity and enterprise throughout your time on the programme and benefit from the way education for sustainable development is embedded in the programme. Work closely with your fellow trainees, learning together and from one another, with peer-support is an important part of the programme’s philosophy and organisation.
This qualification is tailored for applicants who hold a bachelors or masters degree. The Certificate in Education is available to those who do not hold one of these qualifications.
We work with the local General and Specialist Further Colleges and would invite applicants with a range of qualifications and relevant experience. On completion take your qualifications to the next level - after completing this course you'll have the option to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status with the Society for Education and Training (SET).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

A relevant degree with honours or an equivalent professional qualification. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Maths and English at Level 2 or above. Non-standard applications will be considered on a case by case basis

Applicants with overseas qualifications can check their compatibility with the UK equivalent through UK ENIC, who provide an advisory service. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.

English language requirements
If English is not your first language then we’ll need evidence of your proficiency in English as follows:

IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in all four elements, or accepted equivalent English qualification as listed on our English language requirements.

You’ll normally be pre-service and your entry onto the programme will be conditional upon the University identifying a suitable placement and mentor in the subject specialism.

Non-academic requirements

An interview is a pre-requisite for entry onto this programme. The first stage interview is conducted by a member of the teaching team. If successful there will be a second interview with a subject specialist tutor from the placement college. This interview is to ascertain your level of subject knowledge in the areas that you might reasonably be expected to deliver whilst on your teaching placement. Find more information about interviews in the Institute's interview pages.
You’ll be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) Enhanced Disclosure , register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority and complete a criminal convictions self-declaration form. Find all of the important documentation you'll need when applying for this programme
You must be deemed fit to teach.

All appropriately qualified candidates will be given equal consideration during the selection process. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, colour, disability, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant distinction.

Entry onto these programmes is conditional on the University identifying a suitable placement and mentor.