Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE History in Coleraine United Kingdom | Ulster University
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Coleraine United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
5,280
(c. USD7,065.43)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Post Primary PGCE is a full-time, one-year program designed to equip students for a teaching career. Upon successfully finishing their initial teacher education, graduates can demonstrate their teaching proficiency and receive the Post Graduate Certificate in Education, enabling registration with the General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland. Additionally, they earn 60 CATS credits applicable toward a Master's in Education. The PGCE program carries a total of 120 credits (60 at Master's level 7 and 60 at postgraduate level 6). This course provides aspiring post-primary educators with the tools to become skilled history teachers. Participants explore current research-driven advancements in history education and pedagogy, aligned with the updated Northern Ireland Curriculum. The program highlights history's role in the curriculum and its connections to other disciplines. Key educational themes addressed include learning theories, literacy and numeracy enhancement, classroom management, assessment strategies, and integrating Information and Communication Technology skills.
The PGCE serves as both an academic credential and professional certification. Graduates not only earn 60 CAT academic credits redeemable for a future Master's in Education but also qualify for teaching recognition by the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland. While many pursue this program to specialize in a subject area, it equally emphasizes universal teaching principles applicable across all disciplines. Beyond academic preparation, the course trains educators to support students' personal growth and their contributions to society, the economy, and environmental stewardship.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
a. GCSE passes at Grade C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent qualification). (Please note Essential Skills Level 2 qualifications are not regarded as equivalent for entry to this professional course).
b. At least a 2:2 Honours (or above) degree directly related to History. Alternatively, applicants may possess a Master's degree that is linked to the specialist PGCE subject on offer. In the case of a combined Honours degree, at least 50% of the degree shall be in the specialist subject.
c. Two acceptable references must be supplied - one academic, one character.
d. Medical certificate of satisfactory health
e. Applicants will be scrutinised by Access NI procedures to ensure that they do not have a criminal record and must also satisfy the University and the Department of Education regulations that nothing would legally prohibit them from working with children.
f. Evidence of good quality presentation and basic literacy skills are required throughout the application process. The application form will be examined for spelling, punctuation and grammar skills. Applicants will also be expected to complete a set piece of formal writing as part of the selection process.
g. Applicants should comply with the DE Circular requirements as outlined in the hyperlink below,
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/de/2010-03-initial-teachereducation-approval-of-programmes.pdf
H. Demonstrate evidence of knowledge and interest in working with young people of postprimary age.
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5.
TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum (L 17, R 18, S - 20, W 17)
b. At least a 2:2 Honours (or above) degree directly related to History. Alternatively, applicants may possess a Master's degree that is linked to the specialist PGCE subject on offer. In the case of a combined Honours degree, at least 50% of the degree shall be in the specialist subject.
c. Two acceptable references must be supplied - one academic, one character.
d. Medical certificate of satisfactory health
e. Applicants will be scrutinised by Access NI procedures to ensure that they do not have a criminal record and must also satisfy the University and the Department of Education regulations that nothing would legally prohibit them from working with children.
f. Evidence of good quality presentation and basic literacy skills are required throughout the application process. The application form will be examined for spelling, punctuation and grammar skills. Applicants will also be expected to complete a set piece of formal writing as part of the selection process.
g. Applicants should comply with the DE Circular requirements as outlined in the hyperlink below,
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/de/2010-03-initial-teachereducation-approval-of-programmes.pdf
H. Demonstrate evidence of knowledge and interest in working with young people of postprimary age.
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5.
TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum (L 17, R 18, S - 20, W 17)
Tuition
GBP
5,280