PGCE Post-compulsory Education And Training (PCET)

Applicants applying for postgraduate initial teacher training courses will now need to apply through the DfE for entry in September 2022.

This programme enables you to meet the Professional Standards for the lifelong learning sector. It equips you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to teach a diverse range of learners, including those in the 14-19 age bracket as well as more mature students. In addition to developing your professional skills, you will be able to demonstrate secure subject and/or vocational knowledge in teaching.

Why study post-16 Teacher Training at UEL? 

• High levels of support - Personalised professional support for every trainee, "ensuring that they develop good practice as a result" (Ofsted, 2012) 
• Further training and development - Continue your professional development by applying for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.  
• Diverse learning - You'll be become part of a richly diverse group of trainee teachers, with "an unwavering commitment to raising standards and aspirations in the communities in which they work' (Ofsted, 2012)

• Pedagogy and Professional Practice (30)
• Active Enquiry (30)
• College Based Learning (60)

Please see below for complete module descriptions.

• Bachelor's degree: GPA of 2.5 / 4 or overall classification of "Good" or higher
• UK Bachelor's degree with Honours: Second Class, Second Division or higher
• US Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.5 / 4

Extended Diploma or Diploma

FROM

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

Diploma with 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level

This course gives you a practical qualification that ensures you meet the Professional Standard to teach lifelong and post-compulsory learners in a variety of contexts.

Many people continue to seek education after leaving school, whether they are adult learners looking for additional skills and qualifications, or younger students at a further education college - with this qualification you will be trained to teach across a variety of contexts, and will be equipped to find work in settings including:

• Colleges of Further Education
• Adult Learning Colleges/Centres
• Community Learning Colleges/Centres
• Prisons and Youth Offending Services
• Sixth Form Colleges
• Sixth Form Centres
• Libraries

Your career opportunities will be diverse thanks to the wide applicability of the training and it can also be a steeping stone into other youth work, coaching and mentoring roles in different sectors.

Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal.