Further Education PGCE
London, Bloomsbury
This is the programme information for 2024 entry
If you require details of this year's programme, Further Education PGCE (2025), click here
The PGCE Further Education prepares you to teach one of the following: a GCSE/A level subject from a wide range of options; a vocational / technical programme from a wide range of courses; English (adult literacy / ESOL); Mathematics / numeracy in the further education and skills sector. Our PGCE develops effective, confident teachers whose practice is informed by knowledge of educational theory, and who will continue to develop throughout their careers.
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UK tuition fees (2024/25)
Overseas tuition fees (2024/25)
Duration
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Skills
This course will give you everything you need to face the classroom, both the pedagogical theory and the practical skills to be an inspiring teacher.
Support
Our gradual immersion approach will introduce you to the classroom progressively, from one learner to the whole class.
Experience
Placement in diverse, carefully chosen colleges will allow you to learn from different contexts and be prepared to teach in any FE setting.
Start teaching
For those already working in FE, the PGCE is designed to help you reflect on and improve your practice For those new to FE teaching we will provide you with the tools to progress to a fulfilling career in the sector.
IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, has been ranked 1st for Education in the QS World University Rankings by Subject since 2014.
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Teacher Training Open Event: Further Education PGCE
The Further Education PGCE session helps you to discover UCL’s world-leading Teacher Training programmes in Further Education and explore the various routes into teaching.
Online - Open day
Teacher Training Virtual Open Event: Overview
The event features a series of sessions where you can discover UCL’s world-leading Teacher Training programmes in Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Further Education, and explore the various routes into teaching. Watch the recording to learn more about the overview of our teacher training courses.
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