Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning)

DN Colleges Group
Undergraduate PGCE (Professional) Full-time 1 Year Education

A-Level Entry

N/A

About this course

If you’re looking to progress into a career teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, including sixth form and further education colleges, adult education and a wide range of other training and educational settings, then this course could be ideal for you. We welcome applicants with industrial skills and/or relevant academic qualifications and a passion for teaching and training others.

Why Lifelong Learning?

  • Upon successful completion of this course, you may be eligible to proceed to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training. QTLS is the full professional status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning sector.

  • During the course you’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills to play a full part in teaching and curriculum development.

  • We know there’s no substitute for the classroom environment, so we’ll give you the opportunity to go on placement with one of our partnership institutions. On your placement you’ll be able to observe experienced teachers, gain practical hands-on experience and benefit from one-to-one mentoring to help develop the skills you’ll need to become an outstanding and effective teacher.

    Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Trainees will be notified when applicable.

    Upon successful completion of your postgraduate studies, progression onto the following programmes may be of interest: - Masters in Education Studies

    Upon successful completion of this course, you may be eligible to proceed, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. This is the full professional status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades N/A

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: PGCE (Professional)

    Location: Scunthorpe

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: PGCE (Professional)

    Location: Scunthorpe

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    2319 Teaching professionals
    2312 Further education teaching professionals
    2324 Early education and childcare services managers
    2329 Other educational professionals n.e.c

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - PGCE (Professional)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Scunthorpe
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Education