University of Bristol

Education (Secondary) (PGCE)

University of Bristol

Faculty:Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
Degree:Post-diploma
Field of Study:Education, General
Secondary Education and Teaching
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $48,800

Cost is an approximation converted to Canadian dollars.



Description:

We have a long history of training teachers and our most recent Ofsted report praised our students for their level of subject expertise and strength in curriculum design. Our one-year programme is available in a range of secondary subjects and will lead to both a postgraduate qualification (PGCE) and qualified teacher status (QTS), enabling you to teach across the 11-19 age range. In addition, you will gain up to 60 master's-level credits that you can put towards an MSc in Education .

We work in partnership with more than 40 local schools, offering two routes into teaching - university-led and Lead Partner route - allowing you to choose the programme that best suits you. Our PGCE programmes are current, challenging and innovative, and are informed by both our own extensive research in the field of education as well as current practice.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    The University of Bristol is dedicated to protecting and promoting the wellbeing and safety of children. The School of Education is responsible for ensuring that all applicants offered a place on the PGCE programme are appropriate to work with children and young people. Further information is available on the range of measures used to assess suitability.

     Prior to admission to the programme, all students are required by the Department for Education (DfE) to have:

     * at least GCSE or 'O' level at grade C or 4 (if taken after summer 2017) or an equivalent overseas qualification in English and Mathematics;

     * a degree (with a 2:2 or above) or an equivalent qualification, in a subject relevant to the proposed main teaching subject.

     NB: Equivalence tests for GCSEs will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Such applications will be assessed and reviewed by the subject tutor, programme director and PGCE administration manager.

     See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

     Admissions Statement Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

     Go to admissions statement

     English language requirements If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level E.

     Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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