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Prof GradCert Ed Post Compulsory Education
University of WolverhamptonWolverhampton, United Kingdom
Sep 14, 2027
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Prof GradCert Ed Post Compulsory Education
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The Prof GradCert Ed Post Compulsory Education is a part-time course designed for teachers in the post-compulsory education sector.
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14 September 2025
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Part-time (2 years)
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City of Wolverhampton College, Dudley College, Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group, Sandwell College, Walsall College
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Course Modules
Year 1
- Curriculum, Policy and Practice
- Introduction to Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
- Professional Development 1 (Professional Graduate Cert)
- RAF Cosford Instructors Bridging Module PG
- Subject Specialism and E-Learning Year 2
- Subject Specific Studies Year 1
Year 2
- Curriculum, Policy and Practice
- Professional Development 2 (Professional Graduate Cert)
- Subject Specialism and E-Learning Year 2
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Course Fees and Finance
| Location | Mode | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Full-time | £9250 per year | |
| Home | Full-time | £9535 per year | |
| Home | Part-time Distance Learning | £3050 per year | |
| Home | Part-time Distance Learning | £3145 per year | |
| Home | Part-time | £3050 per year# | |
| Home | Part-time | £3145 per year# | |
| International | Full-time | £14950 per year | |
| International | Full-time | £15995 per year | |
| International | Part-time Distance Learning | £3050 per year | |
| International | Part-time Distance Learning | £3145 per year |
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Course Options
| Location | Study mode | Duration | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wolverhampton College | Part-time | 2 years | 14 September 2025 |
| Dudley College | Part-time | 2 years | 14 September 2025 |
| Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group | Part-time | 2 years | 8 January 2025 |
| Sandwell College | Part-time | 2 years | 14 September 2025 |
| Walsall College | Part-time | 2 years | 14 September 2025 |
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objectives: The Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (H) Post Compulsory Education (PCE) is a two-year program designed for teachers who are already working in the Lifelong Learning Sector. The PCE program aims to:
- equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to become reflective practitioners
- support participants in developing their teaching and learning practices
- provide participants with a critical understanding of the wider social, political, economic, and cultural context of the Post Compulsory Education sector
- enable participants to explore contemporary educational initiatives within their subject specialism
- support participants in developing their subject-specific pedagogic skills and knowledge
Program Description: The PCE program is a part-time program delivered over two years. Participants typically attend taught sessions once a week at one of several partner colleges across the West Midlands. The program is characterized by a strong culture of teaching and learning and a focus on critical inquiry.
Participants will engage in a Community of Practice facilitated by a strong network of experienced tutors and mentors.
The program is designed to meet the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Professional Standards and has at its heart a model of Critical Reflective Practice. This model facilitates an ongoing professional dialogue between student, mentor, and tutor, empowering participants to become the best teachers they can be. The PCE program has received a Grade 2: Good in the Ofsted Inspection March 2013.
Outline:
Program Content: The PCE program focuses on the following areas:
- Curriculum, Policy and Practice: This module examines the social, political, economic, and cultural context of the Post Compulsory Education sector. It critically reviews the impact of current government policy and analyzes contemporary educational initiatives.
- Introduction to Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector: This module offers an overview of the Lifelong Learning Sector and explores the impact of current government policy on the sector. It examines different teaching and learning approaches and emphasizes the importance of critical reflection in teaching practice.
- Professional Development: These modules provide participants with the opportunity to develop and broaden their pedagogic skills and knowledge in relation to all aspects of the teaching and learning experience. They focus on critical reflection and empower participants to become effective and confident teachers.
- Subject Specialism and E-Learning: This module explores the use of technology and e-learning in specific subject areas. It encourages participants to critically examine policy and practice developments in the use of technology and explore the implications for their teaching practice.
- Subject Specific Studies: This module allows participants to reflect on how to develop effective schemes of work and identify and address challenging pedagogic issues within their subject field. It encourages participants to draw on a range of resources and engage in discussions with colleagues to enhance their subject-specific knowledge and skills.
Course Schedule: The PCE program is delivered over two years, with participants typically attending taught sessions once a week at one of several partner colleges across the West Midlands. The specific schedule varies depending on the partner college and the modules chosen by the participant.
Individual Modules:
Module: Curriculum, Policy and Practice (6PC008):
This module examines the social, political, economic, and cultural context of the Post Compulsory Education sector. It critically reviews the impact of current government policy and analyzes contemporary educational initiatives.
Module: Introduction to Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (5PC009):
This module offers an overview of the Lifelong Learning Sector and explores the impact of current government policy on the sector. It examines different teaching and learning approaches and emphasizes the importance of critical reflection in teaching practice.
Module: Professional Development 1 (Professional Graduate Cert) (5PC005):
This module provides participants with the opportunity to develop and broaden their pedagogic skills and knowledge in relation to all aspects of the teaching and learning experience. It focuses on critical reflection and empowers participants to become effective and confident teachers.
Module: Professional Development 2 (Professional Graduate Cert) (6PC007):
This module provides participants with the opportunity to develop and broaden their pedagogic skills and knowledge in relation to all aspects of the teaching and learning experience. It focuses on critical reflection and empowers participants to become effective and confident teachers.
Module: Subject Specialism and E-Learning Year 2 (6PC011):
This module explores the use of technology and e-learning in specific subject areas. It encourages participants to critically examine policy and practice developments in the use of technology and explore the implications for their teaching practice.
Module: Subject Specific Studies Year 1 (5PC011):
This module allows participants to reflect on how to develop effective schemes of work and identify and address challenging pedagogic issues within their subject field. It encourages participants to draw on a range of resources and engage in discussions with colleagues to enhance their subject-specific knowledge and skills.
Assessment: The PCE program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Essays: Participants will write essays on topics related to the modules they are studying.
- Presentations: Participants will give presentations on their research and findings.
- Portfolios: Participants will create portfolios of their work, which will be assessed by their tutors.
- Reflective Practice: Participants will engage in reflective practice throughout the program, which will be assessed by their tutors. The assessment criteria used in the program are based on the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Professional Standards.
Teaching: The PCE program is taught by a team of experienced tutors and mentors. The tutors have a strong track record in teaching and research, and they are committed to providing participants with a high-quality learning experience. The mentors are experienced teachers who provide participants with support and guidance throughout the program. The PCE program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures: Tutors will deliver lectures on the modules they are teaching.
- Seminars: Participants will engage in discussions with their tutors and peers in seminars.
- Workshops: Participants will participate in workshops to develop their skills and knowledge.
- Independent Study: Participants will be expected to undertake independent study outside of the taught sessions.
Careers: The PCE program can lead to a variety of career opportunities in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Graduates of the program can work as teachers, trainers, assessors, and curriculum developers in a variety of settings, including colleges, universities, and training providers.
Other:
- The PCE program is delivered in partnership with a number of colleges across the West Midlands.
- The program is open to teachers who are already working in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
- Participants must have a degree in the subject area in which they are teaching.
- The program is part-time and can be completed over two years.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
- Home Full time Distance Learning £8600 per year 2022-23
- Home Full-time £8600 per year 2022-23
- Home Full-time £9250 per year 2023-24
- Home Full-time £9250 per year 2023-24
- Home Full-time £9250 per year 2024-25
- Home Part-time Distance Learning £3050 per year 2022-23
- Home Part-time Distance Learning £3050 per year 2023-24
- Home Part-time Distance Learning £3050 per year 2023-24
- Home Part-time Distance Learning £3050 per year 2024-25
- Home Part-time £3120 per year# 2022-23
- Home Part-time £3050 per year# 2022-23
- Home Part-time £3050 per year# 2023-24
- Home Part-time £3050 per year# 2023-24
- Home Part-time £3050 per year# 2024-25
- International Full time Distance Learning £8600 per year 2022-23
- International Full-time £13450 per year 2022-23
- International Full-time £14450 per year 2023-24
- International Full-time £14450 per year 2023-24
- International Full-time £14950 per year 2024-25
- International Part-time Distance Learning £3050 per year 2022-23
- International Part-time Distance Learning £3050 per year 2023-24
- International Part-time Distance Learning £3050 per year 2023-24
- International Part-time Distance Learning £3050 per year 2024-25
- International Part-time £6975 per year# 2022-23
- The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study
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