The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is a popular way to get into teaching, training graduates as qualified teachers. Our guide explains how the PGCE works.
PGCEs are offered by a variety of places – universities, Teach First or through a School Direct training program. We’ll mainly focus on the university method, as this is the most common way to get such a qualification. So,what is it like to study a PGCE?
There are many subjects that offer a PgCert qualification, from Architecture to Veterinary Science! Some of the more popular subjecrs include education (PGCE) as well as administration and management qualifications. PgCert vs PgDip vs Masters - what is the difference?
A Masters in Education is a wonderful way of honing your skills ready to apply for teaching positions. If you're looking to become a teacher, you can look at a number of different qualifications, such as thePGCE, but what about boosting your knowledge of education further?
I am an experienced leader in education. I studied Psychology at the University of Surrey followed by my Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at UCL’s Institute of Education, where I also completed my Masters in Educational Assessment. I am currently completing my Doctorate in Education...
I liked the course so much, I enrolled in a second online with Future Learn through the same institute- I paid for this to get my certificate- but this now seems redundant as it has led me to pursue my Masters with the same university via distance learning. This wouldn't have been ...
However, while certain professions require postgraduate study -- for example, a PGCE for teachers or a doctorate for those specialising in certain areas of medicine -- for many the decision to invest in an MBA, masters or professional postgraduate qualification is motivated by career progression....
It is very interesting that former PGCEA teacher’s union director, Lou Robinson, became Labor Relations Director and prior to that a PGCEA Uniserv Representative, Susan Lesscer, began working in the PGCPS Labor Relations Office—both of whom were under the supervision of former PGCEA President...
After a while I mentioned it to a couple of people, including Helen Snelson, long-time History teacher, History PGCE lead in York, Chair of the Historical Association Secondary Committee and superwoman, who were enthusiastic but, my goodness, we are all so busy! A year passed. Helen was a...