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Ulster University: PGCE - History
| Institution | Ulster University |
|---|---|
| Department | Coleraine Campus |
| Web | http://www.ulster.ac.uk |
| admissionsce@ulster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 028 70123210 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The closing date is 8th January 2022.
On successful completion of initial teacher education student teachers will be able to evidence their competence and be awarded the Post Graduate Certificate in Education allowing them to register with the General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland. They will also accrue 60 CATS points towards a Master’s degree in Education. In total the PGCE is worth 120 points (60 at Master’s level 7 and 60 at Post graduate level 6).
he course offers graduates wishing to progress into post-primary education the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills to become an effective teachers of history. You are introduced to the most recent research-informed developments in history curriculum and pedagogy, relevant to teaching the revised Northern Ireland Curriculum. History's place in the curriculum is established along with its links to other subject areas. Throughout the course history teaching is related to wider educational themes including learning theory, the improvement of literacy and numeracy, classroom and behaviour management, assessment and to developing students' skills in Information and Communication Technology.
The PGCE is both an academic and a professional qualification. Successful completion gains 60 CAT academic points that can be "cashed in" at a later date towards a masters in education but It also leads to recognition as a teacher with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland.
While the initial motivation for wishing to enter this course may be to teach a specialist subject it is important to recognise that there is much that is covered that is generic to teaching and learning in all subjects. In addition to academic achievement teachers are prepared for contributing to young people's development as individuals, and as contributors to society, the economy and the environment.
In Northern Ireland history teaching has an important role in helping young people understand past conflict so that they can better contribute to a more just and peaceful society. The PGCE programme is committed to education contributing to the vision of Northern Irish society as embraced within the Shared Future agenda. Those enrolling can expect to be challenged to reflect on the impact education can have on a society emerging from conflict.
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - PGCE (Professional)
| Level | RQF Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | a. English and Mathematics (GCSE grade C or equivalent). GCSE Grade C or a qualification that is equivalent in breadth and depth to a GCSE, e.g. Irish Leaving Certificate. Please note that Essential/Key Skills is not accepted. b. An Honours normally in the specialist subject (History). In the case of a combined Honours degree at least 50% shall be in the specialist subject. (N.B. The normal minimum offer standard is a 2:2 Honours). c. All applicants need to provide evidence of knowledge, interest and experience in working with young people of post-primary age. Applicants for the post-primary pathway also require two supportive references and a medical certificate of satisfactory health. Applicants will be scrutinised by Access NI and must also satisfy the University and the Department of Education that nothing would prohibit them from working with children. The application form will be examined for spelling, punctuation and use of English and general quality of presentation. There should be evidence of knowledge, interest and experience in working with young people of post-primary age normally in a formal/informal education setting. Applicants appearing to fulfil the above requirements will be called for interview to ascertain their suitability for the course. In the event that the programme is oversubscribed, enhanced criteria (e.g. degree classification) will then be applied. An offer of a place will be conditional upon satisfying the Selection Committee on all of the above criteria. Applicants who are deemed suitable but for whom an immediate place is not available will be placed on a waiting list and offered a place if another applicant declines his/her place. |
| Location | Coleraine University House Cromore Road Coleraine BT52 1SA |
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