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Kingston University: Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE (Top Up)
Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
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Department | Education |
Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
education-admissions@kingston.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 020 8547 8145 |
Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- This course is for practising teachers who have achieved QTS through a range of routes, including the School Direct Programme.
- It is designed to fit alongside your teaching commitments allowing you to combine work and study. Taught sessions are delivered through a blended learning approach which includes six teaching days on Saturdays.
- You will use technology-enhanced learning opportunities for collaboration and networking with other students on the course.
**About this course**
The PGCE Top Up has been carefully designed to meet your needs as a teacher and classroom practitioner. You will already have QTS and will be looking to develop further your professional career. This course will develop your skills and knowledge, support your progress towards leadership and provide a foundation for further study. You will reflect on your role as a teacher and critically examine how education and teaching policy and practice affect your classroom experience and practice. The course consists of two masters level modules which combine private study, face-to-face and ‘live’ online learning. You will develop your critical evaluation skills and explore current issues in teaching and learning.
**Example modules**
- The Reflective Teacher
- Perspectives on Policy, Practice and Professionalism for Teacher
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have a first degree usually with a minimum 2.2 classification from a UK university or equivalent. It is expected that applicants will be working in a school or similar setting while enrolled on the course. If this will not be the case please contact us via email at the address below. You must have QTS achieved through a BA, the GTP or a School Direct programme and have an assessed professional portfolio as part of this. You must be able to provide: evidence of your QTS; Please note, if you are considering working in a country other than England, please ensure that you are familiar with the local requirements for registering/working as a teacher. |
Location | Kingston Hill Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB |
Fees
England | 2900 GBP for Whole course |
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Northern Ireland | 2900 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 2900 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 2900 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- This course is for practising teachers who have achieved QTS through a range of routes, including the School Direct Programme.
- It is designed to fit alongside your teaching commitments allowing you to combine work and study. Taught sessions are delivered through a blended learning approach which includes six teaching days on Saturdays.
- You will use technology-enhanced learning opportunities for collaboration and networking with other students on the course.
**About this course**
The PGCE Top Up has been carefully designed to meet your needs as a teacher and classroom practitioner. You will already have QTS and will be looking to develop further your professional career. This course will develop your skills and knowledge, support your progress towards leadership and provide a foundation for further study. You will reflect on your role as a teacher and critically examine how education and teaching policy and practice affect your classroom experience and practice. The course consists of two masters level modules which combine private study, face-to-face and ‘live’ online learning. You will develop your critical evaluation skills and explore current issues in teaching and learning.
**Example modules**
- The Reflective Teacher
- Perspectives on Policy, Practice and Professionalism for Teacher
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have a first degree usually with a minimum 2.2 classification from a UK university or equivalent. It is expected that applicants will be working in a school or similar setting while enrolled on the course. If this will not be the case please contact us via email at the address below. You must have QTS achieved through a BA, the GTP or a School Direct programme and have an assessed professional portfolio as part of this. You must be able to provide: evidence of your QTS; Please note, if you are considering working in a country other than England, please ensure that you are familiar with the local requirements for registering/working as a teacher. |
Location | Kingston Hill Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB |
Fees
England | 2900 GBP for Whole course |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 2900 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 2900 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 2900 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
This course is ideal for you if you are an experienced teacher who already has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and want to develop your professional career further. This flexible PGCE Top Up course enables you to achieve the academic award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). You will already have completed a route into teaching such as School Direct or the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) and achieved QTS without the academic award.
This course will develop your skills and knowledge, support your progress towards leadership and provide a foundation for further study. You will examine education and teaching policy and practice, and consider how these affect your classroom experience. Developing critical evaluation skills, you will explore current issues in teaching and learning.
Face-to-face or online tutorials will be scheduled to fit around your work. You will engage with teachers and staff through attending teaching and learning days (six Saturdays) and through the University’s virtual learning environment
The following pathways are available:
- PGCE (Top Up) Early Years
- PGCE (Top Up) Primary
- PGCE (Top Up) Secondary
**Reasons to choose Kingston University**
- This course is for practising teachers who have achieved QTS through a range of routes including the BA, GTP or School Direct programmes.
- It is designed to fit alongside your teaching commitments. Taught sessions take place at six conferences on Saturdays during the academic year.
- You will use technology-enhanced learning opportunities for collaboration and networking with other students on the course.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Ideally, a 2:2 or above honours degree from a UK higher education institution or an equivalent overseas qualification. NARIC must be provided for overseas qualifications to determine comparability. It is expected that candidates will be working in a school, or similar setting, while enrolled on the course. If this will not be the case, please contact rebecca.smith@kingston.ac.uk. You must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) achieved through a range of routes eg a BA programme, Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP), School Direct Programme, and you must be able to provide evidence of this. You will also need a letter of support from your current headteacher or equivalent and an academic reference supporting your application. |
Location | Kingston Hill Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB |
Fees
England | 2800 GBP for Whole course |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 2800 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 2800 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 2800 GBP for Whole course |
Kingston University
Overview
A vibrant, modern and supportive University based across four campuses, Kingston offers a wide range of postgraduate taught and research degrees. It offers people from all backgrounds and countries (148 at the last count) the opportunity to make a difference – not only to their own lives, but also to the world around them.
You’ll earn a postgraduate degree with a difference via 118 years of teaching excellence. We will help you to achieve your career goals by putting your academic knowledge into practice, gaining the problem-solving skills and flexibility you need to adapt to the changing …![endif]-->!--[if>
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