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Edge Hill University: Post-14 Education
| Institution | Edge Hill University |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Education - Further Education and Training |
| Web | http://www.edgehill.ac.uk |
| study@edgehill.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1695 657000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Professional Postgraduate Diploma
Summary
Harnessing your passion for education starts here. Perhaps you’re entering teaching for the first time or have already provided training or teaching in the voluntary sector, police, fire service, health service or prison service. Whatever your background, this postgraduate diploma in education will open up exciting opportunities in the world of education, and provide a pathway to future Masters or PhD study.
How can you use educational philosophies in the classroom today? What influences do social justice and inequality have on learning? And how important is research and self-evaluation for teachers and trainers? We’ll answer these questions and more to help you make a difference to the people you teach.
If you’re eager to take your career to the next level and find your place in management and leadership roles, we’ll help you develop the practical skills and insights to become a confident, credible and effective teacher or trainer.
**Rated Outstanding by Ofsted**
The most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2014) judged our university’s initial teacher education for further education to be Outstanding. The report commended "the exceptional high-quality training in further education" which "develops deeply reflective trainees, guided by expert mentors who help them to attain outstanding outcomes".
This programme carries eligibility for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. Since April 2012, QLTS has been approved by the Department for Education as being equivalent to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for schools and therefore there is the possibility of teaching in a school if your specialist subject is part of the curriculum for the given age range.
**What you'll study**
This course underpins professional practice with key theoretical perspectives. Our programme will give you the skills and knowledge to find your place in the post-14 education and training sector. We’ll cover the importance of research-informed teaching and develop your understanding of pedagogy at this level. You’ll get the chance to take part in placements and apply what you’ve learnt on campus.
Boost your professionalism with a better understanding of what makes successful teachers and trainers. We’ll explore current issues in the lifelong learning sector and teach you practical strategies for teaching, learning and assessment.
You’ll learn to design effective curriculums and examine the impact of resources and learning technologies. We’ll also cover an evaluation of the innovative approaches that you’ll use throughout your career.
Taking part in mock interviews and self-reflection exercises helps you get to grips with the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Trainers in Education and Training. This will prepare you for the next stage of your career in education, such as applying for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a subject that is clearly part of the Further Education and Training curriculum. For applicants with a degree in a subject not related to the Further Education curriculum, other suitable Level 3 qualifications may be considered if these are supplemented by appropriate professional experience. GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent, including Level 2 English and Level 2 Mathematics) are required. |
| Location | Ormskirk (Main Campus) St Helens Road Ormskirk L39 4QP |
Summary
A PGDE in Post-14 Education will provide you with an endorsed qualification that can be used to teach or train in the Further Education/Lifelong Learning sector. It is suitable for those who are looking to enter teaching in the sector for the first time, as well as those who are already working in further education, a work-based learning setting, the voluntary sector or in public sector training such as the Police, Fire Service, Health Service and Prison Service. The programme will provide you with a wide range of practical skills and the insights to support you in becoming a confident and credible teacher or trainer of the highest quality.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a subject that is clearly part of the Further Education and Training curriculum. For applicants with a degree in a subject not related to the Further Education curriculum, other suitable Level 3 qualifications may be considered if these are supplemented by appropriate professional experience. GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent, including Level 2 English and Level 2 Mathematics) are required. |
| Location | Ormskirk (Main Campus) St Helens Road Ormskirk L39 4QP |
Fees
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
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