Post-Compulsory Education and Training - PGCE at Birmingham City University

Are you looking to gain a nationally-recognised teaching qualification in post-compulsory education and training (PCET)? If so, our PGCE PCET is for you. You'll benefit from our strong partnerships with organisations and colleges outside of the University as well as workshops and the superb support offered by tutors and mentors.

What's covered in the course?

We match your degree subject (in any subject area) to one of the PCET specialisms that we offer:

• Arts, Media and Performance
• English, Literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Mathematics and Numeracy
• Science and Technology

This means you could have a degree in subject to apply for this course and we will place you in one of the umbrella categories above. For example, if you have a degree in Health and Social Care you'll fit into Science and Technology, or with a degree in Construction you might fit into Science or Mathematics. If you're unsure how your degree fits into one of the categories, please contact the course director, Stuart Mitchell, who will be able to help guide you. 

You’ll study a wide range of modules alongside completing at least 150 hours of teaching in your main subject area. Your coursework, assignments and teaching practice will continually be assessed as you progress through the programme.

DBS

Applicants must meet requirements of being medically fit and successfully completing an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Learn more.

Why Choose Us?

• 97.9% of the School's full-time postgraduate students were in employment or further study six months after their course according to the 2016/17 DLHE survey report
• The chance to get a nationally-recognised qualification, making you eligible for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS)
• We have a reputation for the quality of our teaching and preparing trainees to meet the demands of today's adult education sector
• We have partnership arrangements with most colleges in the West Midlands, as well as prison education units, training agencies and private businesses
• Former trainees come back to share their subject specialism with current trainees
• A strong focus on developing your subject specialism

• The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Professional Standards for the sector are embedded in all aspects of this coursez