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The PGCE Further Education and Skills (FES) program (previously known as PGCE PCET) is a specialized teacher training qualification for educators in the Further Education sector. This course welcomes graduates from diverse academic backgrounds, including subjects not typically offered in secondary schools like sports science, healthcare studies, psychology, creative arts, and legal studies. You'll gain essential teaching skills to educate learners aged 16+ and adult students, enabling you to effectively impart knowledge and help students achieve their goals. Tailored specifically for the Further Education and Skills sector Develops your ability to create and deliver engaging, thought-provoking lessons with professional competence Curriculum incorporates cutting-edge educational research from the University of Sunderland's Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training (SUNCETT) Offers distinctive collaborative opportunities to enhance your teaching practice in ways that impress employers Learn from an accomplished, research-driven faculty leading multiple sector research initiatives
Students usually need a 2:2 (or above) honours degree from a UK higher education institution or an equivalent qualification and be deemed suitable to train to teach by the University of Sunderland.  If English isn't your first language, you'll also need International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.5, with at least 6.5 in writing, and no section below 6.0. If English isn't your first language,