Overview

Study this PGCE Further Education and Skills (FES) delivered by the University of Sunderland and help people discover new interests and careers.

Key facts

The PGCE Further Education and Skills (FES) prepares you to teach learners aged 16+ and adults in the Further Education (FE) sector.

The course is ideal if you have a degree in a wide range of subjects, including areas not usually taught in secondary schools. This includes subjects like sports science, health and social care, psychology, performing arts, and law.

You'll learn from research-active academics and complete two teaching placements in FE settings. These placements give you valuable, real-world experience. You'll have the chance to design, deliver, assess, and evaluate teaching and learning.

The course also offers an Enhanced Mentoring pathway at Durham Sixth Form. This University-accredited route gives you practical experience in the classroom. You’ll gain day-to-day insight into the profession and receive support from experienced staff.

You’ll explore topics such as teaching and learning, assessment, enrichment, and action research. Your learning is based on current educational research and academic thinking. This will help you understand today’s policies and teaching practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Practice and Research in Further Education and Skills

Emerging Professional Practice in Further Education and Skills

Developing Subject Curriculum and Implementing Policy in Further Education and Skills

Preparing to Teach My Subject in Further Education and Skills (SEND)

Preparing to Teach My Subject in Further Education and Skills (Computing)

Preparing to Teach My Subject in Further Education and Skills (Science)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

270 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply, you'll usually need at least a 2:2 honours degree from a UK higher education institution or equivalent. We must also deem you suitable to train to teach.

You also need maths and English language GCSEs at grade C or above, or equivalent. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

You must have:

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

A completed medical pro forma (based on DFEE Circular 8/92).

If you have a foundation degree, you must also have at least 60 credits at level 6 (HE level 3) to gain an equivalent single qualification.

If we invite you for an interview, we'll ask you to complete the following beforehand:

A written task

A group activity

A short, in-house literacy and numeracy assessment.

Tuition Fees

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sunderland

Funding

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