PGDE Education Training and Skills (Part-Time)

Applicants (all pathways) require:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in the subject intended to teach
• Bachelor’s Degree / first degree (or equivalent)
• Evidence of at least 100 hours of teaching over the two year programme in a recognised education or training setting; no fewer than 50 hours per year.
• An appropriate workplace mentor

Plus

• GCSE English – Grade C/4 or above
• GCSE Maths – Grade C/4 or above

EU and International Applicants

• IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Equivalent English language qualifications are acceptable for applicants not requiring a Tier 4 student visa

Other Entry Requirements

• Applicants will need to undertake a DBS criminal record check to study on this programme. This can be paid for using the Career Degree Bursary. Learn more about the DBS Check
• Successful interview

Although not a formal requirement, applicants should also aim to engage in at least five days experience of shadowing a professional in an appropriate setting. Applicants who have not yet attained these qualifications will be considered on an individual basis following an initial assessment. There will be an expectation these qualifications will be gained before completion of the programme. 

The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include:

• Teaching practice
• Professional development portfolio
• Presentations
• Analytical case studies
• Essays
• Academic posters 

Observed teaching practice forms part of the assessment in three of the four modules, although a minimum of eight observations will take place at regular intervals over the two-year programme. These will be conducted by the course tutor and subject specialist mentor, and students will be expected to engage in reflective practice and coaching dialogue before and after these developmental observations. A professional development portfolio will be maintained throughout the programme, where reflective accounts, peer observations, personal development plan and evidence of teaching practice will be logged. This will be assessed throughout the course and submitted for final review at the end of the programme.

Progression

On successful completion of this programme, graduates will be eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) via the Society for Education and Training (ETF). Graduates will be prepared to teach in the FE & Skills sector. They will be qualified to teach in FE colleges, secondary schools (typically post-14 provision), sixth form colleges, academies, training providers, offender learning / prison education, or in the voluntary sector.

Per Academic Year

• Home Students - £4,000
• International Students - £5,500

Tuition fees will remain unchanged for the duration of a student’s continuous enrolment.
 

Additional Course Costs

• DBS check - £48.20 (compulsory)

Please see the full ‘HE Terms and Conditions’ for details of additional library and printing costs associated with this programme.

Additional compulsory course costs can be paid for using the Career Degree Bursary. The scheme allows students to access the bursary (up to a maximum value of £500 for full-time or £250 part-time students) for additional optional courses, workshops, professional memberships and resources. There is no cash alternative. Students who wish to access opportunities in excess of the Career Degree Bursary may do so at full cost to themselves.

Attend an Open Day

Our upcoming Higher Education (HE) Open Days are listed on the Open Days webpage. Please register your place via the Eventbrite links listed. 

If you have any questions or would like further information, please email: he@lincolncollege.ac.uk

Additional Support

If you have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities and feel that you may need support, for example with your application or visiting us at an Open Day, please contact assessmentofficer@lincolncollege.ac.uk or call 01522 876225 to discuss your needs. This service is confidential.