Secondary PGCE Business Education Age Phase 14-19 Degree at Edge Hill University
Study with the largest provider of high quality secondary teacher training in the UK;
Discover quality teaching and learning opportunities on a popular programme officially recognised as one of the best in the country, offering excellent career prospects in both schools and the FE sector;
Fees which do not have to be paid up front, and bursary support, make this programme highly affordable;
Choice of full-time and flexible routes, to suit your lifestyle and commitments;
Individually-tailored support.
This PGCE will equip you with a range of academic, professional and vocational knowledge, understanding, skills and values necessary to become a high quality and skilled teacher of Business Studies. The programme aims to develop reflective and analytical skills as well as providing practical experience in planning effective lessons and learning strategies, hands-on classroom experience, and opportunities to further your own subject knowledge.
The programme equips you to teach across the 14-19 age range, covering vocational programmes such as Applied Business as well as traditional GCSE, AS and A2 courses. Business Education gained the highest possible grades in the last OFSTED inspection. Campus: Ormskirk Campus, Edge Hill University
GTTR: N1X1
Course Type: Postgraduate Certificate
Attendance & Study Mode: 1 year Full Time
3 years Flexible
Start Date: September 2009 or September 2009
2009 Entry Requirements
To join this programme you should have: GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent qualification); A first degree from a UK higher education institution or equivalent qualification; A degree classification usually at 2:2 or above (exceptions may be made); Satisfactory levels of competence in Information and Communications Technology; A demonstrable interest in teaching within the curriculum area. You could show this in a number of ways – time spent in schools, knowledge of the chosen curriculum area, relevant practical experience.
If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to meet the Department for Children, Schools and Families standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and clearance to work with children. You will also be provisionally registered with the General Teaching Council for England (GTC). Further details, including a Declaration of Health questionnaire, Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure application form and GTC suitability assessment questionnaire will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer. You will be registered with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) in line with University policy.
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