Program Overview

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) iPGCE

The iPGCE is an innovative course for experienced and beginning teachers that offers unique opportunities to study pedagogy in a diverse range of professional settings. It is led by world-leading educational researchers, placing students at the forefront of the latest pedagogical developments.

Course Description

The iPGCE is designed for teachers (either experienced or at the beginning of their career) in a range of educational settings, and enables them to develop their pedagogic expertise and enhance their career development potential. The programme supports teachers in developing research and evaluation skills that can be applied to their own practice and that of colleagues, so enabling them to contribute to school improvement initiatives.

Entry Requirements

• 2:2 degree in a relevant subject, or international equivalent
• Regular and reliable internet access
• Applicants should be:
  • experienced teachers/early career teachers/educators working full- or part-time in an educational setting
  • aspiring teachers with access to an educational setting (for example as a teaching assistant, lab technician, librarian, etc)
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
• International Qualifications: Find your country in the list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships, and additional requirements

Fees and Funding

• International Students: Ł5,200 (starting in October 2026)
• Find out more about tuition fees, scholarships, and funding

Careers and Employability

Enhanced opportunities for career progression in educational contexts:

• Middle and Senior School Leadership
• Advisory Teacher roles (public sector, private and international schools)
• Educational Consultancy/Professional Development and Training
• Higher Education roles
• The University's Careers and Employability Service is available to support students by email, phone, or Skype with advice on interviews, CVs, work experience, and more

What Our Graduates Say

Graduates have praised the course for its flexibility, comprehensive curriculum, and exceptional support from tutors. They have found the course to be instrumental in advancing their knowledge and equipping them with the skills to be more effective educators.

Course Structure

• Modules:
  • Critical Reflections on Classroom Practice: how people learn and pedagogy
  • Classroom research project
• The modules listed reflect those currently available to students. Every year, the University reviews its modules and their content to ensure that courses maintain the best academic and student experience possible

Teaching and Learning

Teaching will be through a dedicated Virtual Learning Environment, with online seminars, guided presentations, directed activities, and independent study. This will be complemented by opportunities for regular individual tutorial support and email feedback. Assessment for the taught modules is through coursework.

Key Dates

• Start date: October each year
• Application deadline for October start: September each year

Why Leicester?

• Education at Leicester has an excellent international reputation for the development and teaching of intellectually stimulating education courses
• Student-centred and partnership-focused, with opportunity for bespoke support with collaborative provision alongside local partners
• The University of Leicester has over 25 years' experience of offering high-quality distance learning courses
• Designed to support progression (with credit transfer) to a range of Masters programmes in the School