UCAS Code: X341

Course Length: 1 Year Full-Time

Start Dates: September 2020

Faculty: Education

Location: Edge Hill University

• Join a programme rated as 'Outstanding' in a 2014Ofsted inspection;

• Gain eligibility for Qualified Teacher Learning and

Skills (QTLS) status;

• Demonstrate achievement of the ProfessionalStandards for Teachers and Trainers in Educationand Training.

The most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2014) judgedEdge Hill University’s initial teacher education forfurther education to be Outstanding. The reportcommended “the exceptionally high-quality training infurther education” which “develops deeply reflective trainees,guided by expert mentors who help them to attainoutstanding outcomes.”

This programme carries eligibility for Qualified Teacher

Gain eligibility for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status and demonstrateachievement of the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education andTraining.

International Students Can Apply Professional Practice Placements

PGCE Further Education and Training

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Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. Since April 2012, QLTShas been approved by the Department for Education asbeing equivalent to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) forschools and therefore there is the possibility of teachingin a school if your specialist subject is part of thecurriculum for the given age range.

A PGCE in Further Education and Training will provideyou with an endorsed qualification that can be used to

teach or train in the Further Education / Lifelong Learningsector. It is suitable for those who are looking to enterteaching in the sector for the first time, as well as thosewho are already working in further education, awork-based learning setting, the voluntary sector or inpublic sector training such as the Police, Fire Service,Health Service and Prison Service. The programme willprovide you with a wide range of practical skills and theinsights to support you in becoming a confident andcredible teacher or trainer of the highest quality.

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Course in Depth

What will I study?

This is a practice-focused programme which will equipyou with the skills and knowledge required to become anoutstanding teacher and trainer in the Further Educationand Training sector.

The programme will develop your professionalism,consider what makes highly effective teachers andtrainers, and explore current issues in the LifelongLearning sector. You will gain a detailed understanding ofthe Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers inEducation and Training through a combination ofself-evaluation, action planning and reflection. Theprogramme will enhance and strengthen your knowledgeof effective curriculum design and development, examinethe impact of resources and learning technologies, andevaluate innovative and creative approaches to teaching,learning and assessment.

You will also have the opportunity to select an optionalmodule in English/Literacy, Maths/Numeracy or SpecialEducational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in order toenhance your employability further.

How will I study?

The programme is delivered through a combination oflectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops, as well asprofessional practice.

Attendance is typically two days per week on campus,with three days per week dedicated to professionalpractice. Your professional practice requires a minimumof 100 hours teaching.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is through coursework and observations of

teaching and training. The assessment strategies arevaried but place a significant focus on developingknowledge and skills that will be useful in practice.Portfolios of evidence, drawn from the trainee's practice,encourage the development of innovation in teaching andlearning activities.

During the programme each trainee will be observedeight times. These observations will be shared betweentutors and work-based mentors. This approach offers youfeedback not only on generic aspects of teaching but alsothe teaching of your subject specialism.

There are no formal written examinations as part of thecurrent assessment methods on this programme.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by experienced tutors and work-basedmentor trainers who are specialists in their subject area.

A Great Study Environment

The Faculty of Education has been at the forefront ofteacher education for more than 130 years and todayenjoys the enviable position of being one of the country'sleading providers of education, training and research forthe children's workforce.

Housed in a state-of-the-art £9m building, the Faculty ofEducation's facilities include a 300-seat lecture theatre,five well-equipped ICT suites, and 18 teaching roomscomplete with the latest technology.

The Faculty has a strong commitment to practice-basedlearning and has developed partnerships with over 2,000schools and colleges, local authorities and professionalassociations.

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Modules

PET4734: The Outstanding Teacher (20 credits)The Outstanding Teacher focuses on what makes outstanding teachers and trainers. You will examine the wider role ofthe teacher within the Lifelong Learning Sector, consider internal and external influences in education and training andassess how these impact on practice. Investigating and examining current issues in the sector, the module providesideal preparation for you to graduate as an outstanding practitioner.

PET4735: The Research Informed Teacher (20 credits)The Research Informed Teacher focuses on developing your professionalism through enhancing your understandingof your own professional identity, role and responsibilities. The module provides the theoretical underpinning ofteaching, learning and assessment in preparation for effective planning and delivery. It will enable you to consider thewider professional role of the teaching in addressing behaviour for learning, meeting learning support needs, andcreating an inclusive and safe environment. There is a particular focus on integrating research-informed theory intopractice.

You will select one of the following modules:

PET4731: The Employable Teacher (Maths/Numeracy) (20 credits)The Employable Teacher (Maths/Numeracy) enhances your expertise and knowledge of curriculum design anddevelopment in the delivery of Mathematics/Numeracy. In particular, the module will enable you to become skilled inthe provision of contextualised and embedded teaching, learning and assessment of numeracy.

PET4732: The Employable Teacher (English/Literacy) (20 credits)The Employable Teacher (English/Literacy) enhances your expertise and knowledge of curriculum design anddevelopment in the delivery of English/Literacy. In particular, the module will enable you to become skilled in theprovision of contextualised and embedded teaching, learning and assessment of literacy.

PET4733: The Employable Teacher (SEND) (20 credits)The Employable Teacher (SEND) enhances your expertise and knowledge of curriculum design and development in thedelivery of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). In particular, the module will enable you to becomeskilled in the provision of contextualised teaching, learning and assessment that supports learners within the SENDcurriculum.

In addition to the above modules, the course features a range of non-modular activities centred around professionalpractice. These activities will prepare you for professional practice and enable you to gain a thorough grounding in theessentials of teaching, learning, assessment and communication in the Further Education and Training sector. You willalso develop the essential skills of self-evaluation, action planning and reflection.

Timetables

Timetables for your induction week are normally available in August prior to enrolment. You can expect to receiveyour timetable for the rest of the academic year during your induction week. While we make every effort to ensurethat timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week.

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Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes aresubject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellationof, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarksstatements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right tomake variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Entry Criteria

Entry Requirements

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class orsecond-class honours (2:2 or above) in a subject that isclearly part of the Further Education and Trainingcurriculum. For applicants with a degree in a subject notrelated to the Further Education curriculum, othersuitable Level 3 qualifications may be considered if theseare supplemented by appropriate professionalexperience.

GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at GradeC or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) are required.

If you wish to select English / Literacy as your specialism,you will require GCSE English at Grade A or Grade 7 orabove (or equivalent), together with an A Level (orequivalent) in a Humanities subject, such as English, Lawor History.

If you wish to select Mathematics/Numeracy as yourspecialism, you will require GCSE Mathematics at GradeA or Grade 7 or above (or equivalent) together with an ALevel (or equivalent) in a related subject, such asMathematics, Physics, Statistics or Accounting.

EU students can get country-specific information aboutthe University’s entry requirements and equivalentnational qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.

An interview forms part of the selection process.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University youwill be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring

Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that youmeet the mandatory criteria of 'Clearance to Work withChildren and/or Vulnerable Adults'. Further informationwill be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

English Language Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score nolower than 6.0 in each individual component, or anequivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band lower, eitheroverall or in one or two elements, you may want toconsider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Edge Hill University recognises learning gainedelsewhere, whether through academic credit andqualifications acquired from other relevant courses ofstudy or through recognition of an individual'sprofessional and employment experience (also referredto as 'experiential learning'). This may include credit orlearning undertaken at another university.

Previous learning that is recognised in this way may beused towards meeting the entry requirements for aprogramme and/or for exemption from part of aprogramme. It is your responsibility to make a claim forrecognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consultthe University's academic regulations (sections C7 andF3.1) or contact the faculty in which you are interested instudying.

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Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?

Successfully completing this PGCE will give you a distinctadvantage as you seek employment as a teacher infurther education and training.

The programme is specifically designed to allow you todemonstrate achievement of the Professional Standardsfor Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training.These Professional Standards, published in May 2014,stipulate the minimum professional requirement in termsof knowledge, skills and professional values. Once you

have completed this programme and are active as ateacher, trainer or tutor in the sector, you will be eligibleto apply for Qualified Teacher Status Learning and Skills(QTLS) as part of the professional formation process.

For those candidates who may be experienced, and evenqualified, within their professional sector, e.g. police andNHS trainers, undertaking a nationally recognisedqualification may offer wider employment opportunities.

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Finance

Tuition Fees

If you are a prospective UK or EU student who will bejoining this PGCE in academic year 2019/20, the tuitionfee will be £9,250. Tuition fees for international studentsenrolling on the programme in academic year 2019/20are £13,000.

If you are a prospective UK or EU student who will bejoining this PGCE in academic year 2020/21, the tuitionfee will be £9,250. Tuition fees for international studentsenrolling on the programme in academic year 2020/21are £13,250.

Financial Support

Subject to eligibility, UK and EU students joining thisPGCE can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from theGovernment to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK andEU students enrolling on the programme may also beeligible to apply for additional funding to help with livingcosts.

For comprehensive information about the financialsupport available to eligible UK and EU students joiningthis programme in academic year 2020/21, together withdetails of how to apply for potential funding, please viewour Money Matters guide for your intended academicyear of entry.

• Money Matters 2019/20: www.edgehill.ac.uk/pgcefinance2019

• Money Matters 2020/21: www.edgehill.ac.uk/pgcefinance2020

Financial support information for international studentscan be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.

Scholarships

Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with acompetitive application process for prospective full-timePGCE students.

These scholarships aren't linked to academic success andcelebrate determination, talent and achievement beyondyour coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise,ICT, performance, sport or volunteering.

To find out more about scholarships, to assess youreligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarshipwinners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

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Apply

How to Apply

Apply online through UCAS Teacher Training atwww.ucas.com/apply/teacher-training.

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucasteachertraining tofind out more about the application process.

Further information for international students about howto apply is available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyinternational.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us andformally enrol as a student, you will be subject to theprovisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions andpolicies which apply to our students. These are availableat www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Visit Us

If you are considering applying to study at Edge HillUniversity, the best way to gain an insight into studentlife is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by

attending an open day. You can view dates and book yourplace at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, youcan find out more about all of our events for prospectivestudents, including monthly campus tours, atwww.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

Request a Prospectus

If you would like to explore our full range of PGCEsbefore you apply, you can order a PGCE prospectus atwww.edgehill.ac.uk/pgceprospectus.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about this programme or whatit's like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:

• PGCE Course Enquiries

• Tel: 01695 657000

• Email: pgce@edgehill.ac.uk

If you would like to talk to the programme leaders aboutthe course in more detail, please contact:

• Dr Shereen Shaw

• Tel: 01695 657301

• Email: Shereen.Shaw@edgehill.ac.uk

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk withany queries about overseas study.

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