PGCE Further Education

Overview

Our PGCE Further Education course prepares you for a career in the lifelong learning sector, equipping you with the appropriate skills and knowledge, as well as making you eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS). 

We accommodate most subject specialisms through, you can choose between completing the course in one-year, full-time at the university or as a part-time two-year course at our partner college, College of Haringey, Enfield and north-east London. 

Whether you choose to attend the course in Canterbury or in London, you will be taught by the subject experts. Once qualified, you could find work in many settings - from further education and sixth form colleges to adult and community learning; work-based learning or prison education. In fact, anywhere where teaching and training happens after school education.  

The course is designed for those seeking employment in the post-compulsory sector. The course is endorsed by the Education and Training Foundation, and those obtaining the PGCE Further Education will be eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status through membership of The Society for Education and Training

.Enter an exciting and rewarding profession that enables you to positively impact on the life of all learners in the further education and skills sector. Train to be a teacher in the 14+ age-range with Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) on a course where successful completion will enable you to gain 120 credits, 60 of which are at level 7, equivalent to master's credits. 

Our evidenced-based and research-informed approach to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) will equip you with the knowledge, understanding, and skills you need to improve the lives of young people and adults. With an emphasis on social justice and inclusion, we will support and challenge you to fulfil your full potential as an education professional.    

Our partnership means you will benefit from the opportunity to learn in a diverse range of placements settings from highly experienced and knowledgeable education professionals, ensuring the development of your specialist subject and pedagogical knowledge. 

Why study PGCE Further Education

You will benefit from the opportunity to learn in a diverse range of placement settings from highly experienced and knowledgeable education professionals, ensuring the development of your specialist subject and pedagogical knowledge.

With an emphasis on social justice and inclusion, we will support and challenge you to fulfil your full potential as an education professional.

Our evidenced-based and research-informed approach to Initial Teacher Education will equip you with the knowledge, understanding, and skills you need to improve the lives of young people and adults.

Whether you attend the course at CCCU or in London, you will be taught by the subject experts. Once qualified, you could find work in many settings - from further education and sixth form colleges to adult and community learning; work-based learning or prison education. In fact, anywhere teaching and training happens after school education.