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  Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - School Direct


Newcastle University    School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences

Full time September PGCE 10 months full time
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - School Direct is a unique programme that offers aspiring teachers the opportunity to learn in a specific school of their choice. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll gain practical skills and knowledge in a supportive and collaborative environment. Upon successful completion, you'll be recommended for qualified teacher status and receive 60 master's level credits. The programme also offers the option to progress to a full MEd in Practitioner Enquiry. With access to a range of modules, placements in high-quality local schools, and support from dedicated tutors, this programme sets you on the path to a successful teaching career.

About the course

The School Direct initiative is designed to give you the chance to learn in a specific school of your choosing. As with the standard provider-led PGCE, you'll:

  • work as part of the teaching team in your placement school
  • learn from experienced, practicing colleagues as you put your new skills into practice

We work with a range of high-quality local schools to deliver our collaborative course of training and development.

On successful completion of the school-based practice and academic modules the programme allows the:

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