Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) - Liverpool John Moores University - Unicaf, PGCE, Unicaf Scholarships

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
PGCE	Online	1 - 2 year	find out	find out	GBP 0 per year

Delivered in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University.

Educational Aims of the Programme

To develop informed, knowledgeable, outstanding teachers, espousing creativity and research-informed teaching through deliberate practice;
To develop students' critical reflection and reflexivity within the field of education and schooling, through analysis, synthesis and evaluation of evidence, theory and practice;
To enable students to access, assess and effectively apply educational research, advanced scholarship and new insights from the discipline of education (and other related disciplines) in the classroom;
To develop an understanding of the factors that influence effective, inclusive curriculum design and pedagogy and impact on pupils/learners;
To provide opportunity for students to achieve their full academic potential at Level 7, through study encouraging self-motivation, self-awareness and application of initiative
To encourage professional accountability informed by an understanding of evidence based practice

An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered in exceptional cases.
Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
English Proficiency: IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent English language qualifications. Students who do not hold the above English language qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where an overall score of 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5) is required.
Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
Up to date CV
Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
Applicants must be in a current relevant role, with access to an appropriate classroom or education setting. Therefore, an official confirmation letter from the current employer confirming that the applicant is currently deployed in a teaching position/role is required. Otherwise, applicants who are not in a current, relevant role will be required to take a one-month placement in an appropriate classroom or education setting.

Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.

* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.