Fact file
| Qualification: |
Postgraduate Certificate Education (International) (PGCEi) |
| Duration: |
The recommended timescale for the course is approximately 12 months, but it can be completed in eight months |
Course overview
A Level 7 qualification on the UK National Qualifications Framework, PGCEi is relevant to all curricula, subjects and phases.
It focuses on improving individual teaching practice through critical reflection and research. You will compare teaching approaches in different countries and develop a global approach to education.
This course comprises either one or two face-to-face sessions (depending on cohort location), where you will meet your Nottingham-based tutor as well as fellow students. You will then complete your studies online with individual tutor support.
Why Nottingham?
The PGCEi at the University of Nottingham is one of the leading courses of its type. The programme is offered by a truly international university, with the School of Education ranked 8th in the UK for education in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019.
The PGCEi runs in 20 locations around the world, taught by world-expert tutors with a range of specialisms. More than 4,000 students have completed the programme, with approximately 900 currently on course.
Commonwealth Scholarships
The School of Education has secured five scholarships from the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), funding teachers and educators to study our MA Education (Flexible). As part of the scheme, the students will spend their first year as part of our PGCEi Bangalore cohort.
The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change, but require financial assistance to undertake professional development through part-time masters programmes. The scheme aims to enable them to enhance the development of their home countries with the knowledge and leadership skills they acquire.
Find out more about our Commonwealth Scholarships
Cohorts
Cohorts are currently being recruited in the locations below:
Venues
| Country | Location | Start date |
|---|
| China |
Hong Kong (SAR) |
July 2019 |
| China |
Shanghai |
Next cohort to be arranged |
| China |
Suzhou |
Next cohort to be arranged |
| Colombia |
Bogotá |
June 2019 |
| Czech Republic |
Prague |
February 2019 |
| East Africa |
Nairobi |
July 2019 |
| France |
Verneuil sur Avre |
August 2019 |
| Ghana |
Accra |
July 2019 |
| India |
Bangalore |
January 2020 |
| Malaysia |
Kuala Lumpur |
Next cohort to be arranged |
| Nigeria |
Abuja |
Next cohort to be arranged |
| Nigeria |
Corona |
Next cohort to be arranged |
| Nigeria |
Qaardan |
Next cohort to be arranged |
| Peru |
Lima |
July 2019 |
| Singapore |
Singapore |
Next cohort to be arranged |
| Spain |
Valencia |
Next cohort to be arranged |
| Thailand |
Bangkok |
Next cohort to be arranged |
| UAE |
Ajman |
Next cohort to be arranged |
| UK |
Nottingham |
July 2019 |
| Vietnam |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Next cohort to be arranged |
Please note: All PGCEi programmes are considered UK programmes for the purpose of registration and if you wish to make an enquiry please answer the question 'Where do you want to study?' as 'UK'. This does not alter your student status in anyway and is entirely for technical reasons.
Testimonials
Our graduates consistently tell us that the course has enhanced their career prospects and been an aid to promotion.
I cannot find enough words to express my gratitude to those who have designed this course...since I have learned so much and most importantly, my thoughts have developed enormously and critically.
Gayana Krnatyan, Istanbul cohort
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