PGCE Top-up Primary/Early Years/Secondary
Overview Updated 02/12/2019
The PGCE Top-up course enables you to achieve the academic award of Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) if you have already successfully completed a Graduate Teacher Programme, or School Direct programme and gained Qualified Teacher Status without the academic award. This PGCE is accredited by the General Teaching Council Scotland which means on successful completion you will have met the requirement to be eligible to apply for registration as a teacher in Scotland.
If you are interested in doing this, information about the rest of the requirements for registration can be found on the GTCS website. In addition, QTS holders in the UK and internationally will benefit from this one year programme, designed to meet the needs of practicing teachers.
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Course
Highlights
- Flexible schedule to fit around work schedules.
- Course is accredited by the General Teaching Council Scotland.
- Achieve PGCE status if you have already completed the required credits.
Additional
Information
Methods of Learning
The entire course consists of 18 hours of interactive, taught sessions, involving activities and discussions. This course is run over three terms, generally in October, January and April. You should also expect to do six to 10 hours of private study each week.
The structure of the course has been created to accommodate practicing teachers term times, this is largely an online course with the requirement for private study. There are 3 conferences held at the University (one per term, usually held on Saturdays).
Course Details
This course enables academic study alongside full-time teaching. It consists of formal taught sessions with tutors held at weekends or during the mid-term breaks. We also deliver teaching through online sources, which you can access anywhere, at your convenience through our Virtual Learning Environment, NILE. You will also have access to the library and a tutor, who will be available to help in person, via email and over the phone.
Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk
Current student enquiries
SID@northampton.ac.uk
International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
Enquire online
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Applying for 2020
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Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to have a minimum of 2:2 classification from their First Degree from a UK university of equivalent.
You must have QTS status through the Graduate Teacher Programme or School Direct route and an assessed professional portfolio. This portfolio must include:
- evidence of your QTS and how you have met the Teaching Standards
- demonstration of your commitment to CPD
- support for your application from your Head Teacher
Further information about the full contents of the portfolio will be sent to you when you apply.
Applicants should normally be currently teaching in a school whilst participating in the course. If you are not currently teaching your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis; individuals in this situation must be able to find a school in which to undertake small-scale classroom based enquiry for the second module of the course. We are happy to discuss this with individuals.
For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
Course Content
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Autobiographical Educational Experience, Theories and Professional Practice (30 Credits)
Module code: ITTM001Core Module Y
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PGCE School Experience Research Project (30 Credits)
Module code: ITM002Core Module Y
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PGCE Professional Portfolio (60 Credits)
Module code: ITT3047Core Module N
Facilities &
Special Features
This course is delivered online, with only three face-to-face days. It is therefore possible to study on this course even if you live some distance from Northampton.
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Fees & Funding
20/21 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- £2,475
There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2020 entry
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- £2,250
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Updated 02/12/2019
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Course
Highlights
- Flexible schedule to fit around work schedules.
- Course is accredited by the General Teaching Council Scotland.
- Achieve PGCE status if you have already completed the required credits.
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Discover your Course
Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.
Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.
To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.
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Career Opportunities
Most PGCE top-up students will already be professional teachers, however this qualification will allow you to teach in other countries, subject to their own regulations, and opens up opportunities for career progression such as leadership and management.
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Further your Study
Our postgraduate and doctorate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt.
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We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.
Visit our Research Hub page for more information.
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We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.
Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.
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*Course data provided by Unistats