Professional Certificate in Education (Further Education and Training)
Our Professional Certificate in Education (PCE) will give you the skills to become a teacher in the Further Education sector.
This course is for you if you teach or intend to teach in Further Education colleges, sixth-form colleges, adult education centres, art colleges, healthcare, or community organisations, the public services and a wide range of commercial and voluntary organisations.
The course provides the skills needed for teaching and learning and classroom management and help trainees to explore the theory underpinning teaching practices. Leaders’ ambitions are for their trainees to become innovative teachers and future leaders in the further education and training sector. They successfully recruit trainees who represent diverse communities and who act as role models for learners in a wide range of settings, including colleges and schools (Ofsted 2023).
The course is offered full-time and part-time. Full-time attendance will benefit those wishing to obtain a qualification before seeking employment which incorporates a period of supervised teaching practice (pre-service). The part-time mode is aimed at teachers and trainers who are already employed (in service).
Campus Information
Avery Hill Campus
Avery Hill is the ideal setting for students looking to study in London. Not only does it have a campus university vibe with teaching and living space, it is also just 30 minutes by train from central London. Avery Hill Campus comprises two sites: Mansion House and Southwood.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You’ll always attract employers if you have relevant work experience. At the University of Greenwich, we have plenty of courses where you can spend time in industry and get yourself noticed.
A degree with a placement or internship can be a life-changing experience. You can:
- Gain valuable hands-on skills
- Discover hidden talents
- Make your CV stand out
- Build a network of contacts in your chosen industry
- Perhaps even get a job offer from your placement or internship employer.
We’ve lots of opportunities for work-based learning, from summer placements to sandwich years. These fit flexibly around your on-campus studies and enhance what you learn in the classroom.
Our placements and internships team will support you on your journey. They:
- Have an extensive network of employer partners across a wide range of industries
- Can help you search for a placement or internship
- Hold activity and insight days to provide students with a snapshot of potential careers
- Work with you to identify your strengths so you can find the opportunity that’s right for you.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Academic entry requirements
For standard entry to our Bachelor's programmes, please ensure you meet the following criteria:
- Completion of Standard XII with a minimum grade of 65%, obtained within the last two years.
For those seeking advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3, the following requirements apply:
- Completion of Year 1 of a relevant degree programme with a minimum grade of 60%.
Additionally, for certain courses, it may be necessary to have studied specific subjects during your school or college education to be eligible for admission. Our admissions team will assess your application to determine the relevance of your academic background once you apply.
For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at school/college to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.
English language entry requirements
For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.
Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.
To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet one of the following English language proficiency requirements:
IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 with no individual band score below 5.5.
Standard XII Waiver: Achieve a minimum of 70% in English from Standard XII. (Note: This waiver is not applicable to applicants from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, or Uttarakhand.)
For certain programs such as Psychology, Law, and Architecture, a higher English language proficiency is required:
IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score below 6.0.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
17000 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 17796 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A