Program Overview

Postgraduate Certificate Education (International) PGCert

Course Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate Education (International) PGCert is designed for educators working outside the UK who want to improve their teaching practice through critical reflection and research. This Level 7 qualification on the UK National Qualifications Framework carries 60 CATS points.

Why Choose This Course?

• Top 60 in the world for education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
• Over 100 years of experience in the field of education
• Experienced teachers passionate about professional development
• Multiple locations around the world

Course Content

The PGCEi aims to improve practice by building new ideas and strategies tested in your own classrooms. It consists of three 20-credit modules, typically taking 12 months to complete.

Modules

• Educational Aims and Values in International Contexts
• Inquiring into Educational Practice in International Contexts
• Understanding Learning and Teaching in International Contexts

Learning and Assessment

• Group study
• Tutorials
• Seminars
• Independent study
• Small group learning
• Presentations

Each module is assessed by coursework and a comprehensive written assignment, video-based assessment, or equivalent. You must pass each module with at least 50 marks to progress.

Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate degree: 2:2 (or international equivalent)
• Established educator with day-to-day access to a computer and the internet
• Regular connections to an educational context (including online learning) for the duration of the program

Fees

• Home / UK: See cohort venues for fees
• International: See cohort venues for fees

Funding

• Various funding opportunities available

Careers

• Careers advice
• Job prospects

The PGCEi provides a great foundation for further study options. Successful completion of the course will give you 60-masters level credits which can be used towards a masters degree in education at the University of Nottingham.

Graduate Destinations

• Education advisers
• Language tutors
• Primary/secondary teachers
• Vocational/industrial trainers and instructors
• Caring professions including counselors

Career Progression

• 95.2% of postgraduates from the School of Education secured graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation
• Average annual salary: £28,108 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2020/21 data published in 2023)