Is a PGCE initial teacher training?

A PGCE or Post Graduate Certificate in Education is a higher education course that trains graduates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to become teachers. Initial Teacher Training is included as part of the early stages of a PGCE course.

How long is postgraduate teacher training?

The PGCE, as a full-time commitment, will take 1 year to complete. Alternately it can often be studied part-time for two years, or occasionally completed in modules online (although the practical skills would still need to be done in person), but this can take much longer than via the traditional routes.

Is PGDE Recognised in UK?

Like a PGCE, The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is a form of teacher training that is internationally recognised. This means you’ll be able to teach throughout the UK and internationally, providing you can satisfy the individual requirements of the country you want to work in.

Is PGDE a Masters?

Learn everything the qualified teacher needs to know about planning, teaching, learning, assessing, policies and processes. Our PGDE includes masters credits, which you could put towards study for an MA Applied Professional Studies in Education.

What is the difference between PGCE and teacher training?

You only need a training course to offer Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to teach as a qualified teacher in England. However, a PGCE will increase your academic knowledge and provide you with the flexibility to teach internationally.

Can I teach at uni with a masters?

You’ll need a good degree pass, for example first class or upper second class, relevant to the subject you want to teach. You’ll also need to have completed a postgraduate master’s or PhD qualification, or be working towards one. It’s common to have had academic work published.

Can I do a PGCE with a Masters?

Many PGCEs allow you to gain up to 60 credits at Masters level, which can then count towards a full Masters qualification once you’ve finished. You could put these credits towards a Masters in Education, for example.

How hard is the PGCE?

The PGCE is not an easy year. Put another way, the PGCE year is a hard, very intensive course bringing together academic and professional requirements, and actually working on the job while you’re learning it too.

Can I get a PGCE online?

This acclaimed PGCE (non-QTS) programme is delivered online as a distance learning provision. It is a part-time programme which can be taken flexibly, on its own, or alongside part-time employment. The course is ideal for individuals who already work in an educational setting, looking to progress in their career.

Can you do a PGCE at Open university?

Study a PGCE with The Open University Our two-year PGCE course will allow you to achieve QTS for either primary or secondary school level and can be studied anywhere in Wales in either English or Welsh.

Are PGCE and PGDE same?

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is the equivalent of the PGDE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (and historically in Scotland). Some universities award a PGDE on successful completion of 120 University Credit Units of a Master of Arts Education course, typically over 2 years.

Can I teach in England with a PGDE?

Like PGCEs, PGDEs are internationally recognised: you’ll also be able to teach in the rest of the UK and abroad, as long as you satisfy the individual requirements of the country in question.

Can I do a PGDE online?

Although the theory part of a PGCE via Distance Learning can be done at home, it is not possible to complete the entire course from the comfort of your own home.