Post-Compulsory Education and Training (with Mathematics and Numeracy)
Entry requirements
For the Prof GCE / PGCE
- a UK honours degree, at a minimum 2.2 in English Language or a related subject. Third Class graduates require additional A-level English (preferably Language) or equivalent; and
- relevant work experience will strengthen your application.
For the Cert Ed
- A-level grade C or equivalent; or
- substantial industrial / commercial experience in the intended subject specialism.
Other requirements:
- an interview; and
- a Disclosure and Barring Service check; and
- a Prohibition Order check; and
- a satisfactory health check; and
- GCSE English and Mathematics at minimum grade C / 4 or equivalent; and
- one academic or vocational reference.
Basic knowledge of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is an advantage.
Months of entry
September
Course content
This Post-Compulsory Education degree is suitable for applicants with Mathematics or Numeracy subject experience from a wide variety of areas and industries. It leads to a teaching qualification in the post-compulsory education sector.
The awards meet the national professional standards, determined by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) and allow you to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS) when you have completed your course. QTLS has been recognised as equivalent to QTS allowing holders to work in secondary schools.
We equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the demanding role of teacher / lecturer. The course is endorsed within the national framework for the sector and constitutes the University's equivalent of the Diploma in Education and Training.
This course is also offered with subject specialist pathways:
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGCE(QTS)
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- ProfGCE(QTS)
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- CertEd
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Admissions Team
- enquiries@ntu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)115 848 2999