PGCE (Non-QTS)

• Learn with university led training sessions in addition to QTS SCITT sessions 
• Develop a critical understanding of curriculum and diverse learners as well as learning theories that underpin pedagogy 
• Be inspired by our team of dedicated, friendly tutors who are renowned internationally for high quality teaching and research
• Take your career prospects to the next level: at the end of this course, you will receive 60 credits towards a masters degree

Find out more about our PGCE Non-QTS

Hear from Dr Alison Hardman, Head of Discipline of Secondary and FE Initial Teacher Education at the University of Derby, to find out more about this PGCE Non-QTS and how this programme can be delivered. Students Alex and Simon also provide insight around the course content and their experience on this course. 

You'll study modules such as:

• Learning Theory to Practice: Reimagining Educational Futures 
• Understanding Diverse Learners: Theory, Policy and Practice 
• Developing Subject Leadership (Curriculum and Subject Pedagogy Focus).

Please note that our modules are subject to change - we review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects.

You will learn from face-to-face, blended and tutor-led delivery, allowing you to combine theory and practice in a situated learning environment.

Tutors have a wide variety of experience within the sector and can tailor sessions to reflect issues, agendas and priorities, enabling a flexible and responsive curriculum. The taught sessions are complemented by directed and private study done in your own time.

Experiential, individualised, and self-directed learning and teaching strategies will be used to enable you to develop personal, professional and transferable skills. There are elements of curriculum-based research embedded within the programme, allowing you to research current practice in teaching and learning.

How you're assessed

Assessment throughout the programme is through 100% coursework. The assessment methods for this programme aims to allow you to produce assignments that are current, professionally reflective and innovative. They have therefore been designed to be broad, wide ranging and flexible, allowing you to produce work relevant to your own areas of interest within your phase of education.

There are few professions as important and satisfying as teaching. Successful completion of this course gives you the ideal springboard into a worthwhile career: a PGCE in partnership with SCITT QTS, 60 credits at masters level and substantial practical experience.

In a profession with lots of opportunities for career progression, we also give you a stepping stone towards a masters degree. With your 60 credits at masters level, you can ‘fast track’ to stage two of a masters degree and accelerate your professional development. Our Masters is an excellent option, especially if you have your sights set on more senior roles such as head teacher or deputy head teacher.

As an early career teacher, you can also benefit from the University’s continuing support as you take your career forward. We offer a range of resources, subject updates, events, conferences and development opportunities to ease your transition into professional practice.

• An undergraduate degree typically 2:2 or above
• A place on a QTS programme with a SCITT provider who uses the University of Derby as their academic provider for PGCE
• You can only apply for this course via your QTS SCITT provider

For admissions enquiries or if you are a SCITT provider and are interested in our PGCE for your trainees, please contact Programme Leader, Heather Kinuthia H.Kinuthia@derby.ac.uk.

Applications need to go through to a SCITT provider directly.

Fees will be outlined in the contract with your QTS provider.

Additional information about your studies

Download programme specification

Teaching hours

Like most universities, we operate extended teaching hours at the University of Derby, so contact time with your lecturers and tutors could be anytime between 9am and 9pm. Your timetable will usually be available on the website 24 hours after enrolment on to your course.

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