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University of Greenwich: International Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Institution University of Greenwich
Department School of Education
Web http://www.gre.ac.uk
Telephone 020 8331 9000
Study type Taught

Summary

If you are passionate about developing inclusive intercultural learning and global connectivity in your teaching practice, this online course is ideal for you.

The iPGCE is a global teacher education qualification for practitioners, with two or more years of teaching experience, who want to gain a recognised international qualification for teaching in an early years, primary, secondary or equivalent educational context. This online course is designed to develop teaching skills and knowledge when working with a diverse student body. You will need to be teaching or supporting teaching in a formal education setting (voluntary or paid) throughout the duration of the course.

Studying the International PGCE will enable you to develop your professional competency, as a creative and inclusive educator, through critical reflection and research in a national and global context. This award is widely recognised as an international qualification for teaching excellence.

Once you complete the course, you can use 60 credits towards completing a part-time or a full-time Master’s in Education through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Although this course does not provide a direct route to QTS, successful candidates can pursue the UK Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), if they are suitably qualified and experienced.

What you should know about this course - iPGCE is delivered online and models how teaching practice can integrate digital technology.

  • The qualification is widely recognised as an international qualification for teaching excellence.

  • Successful candidates can obtain 60 Master's credits that can be used within 3-5 years (subject to the institution’s RPL processes) towards a Master's in Education.

  • Successful candidates who meet the criteria for Assessment Only Route to QTS can undertake this qualification.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

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