Program Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (English) at King's College London is a Master programme in Education over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (English) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 17,280 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (English) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Work in college
- Professional values and practice
- Support sessions
- First primary school placement
- Two secondary school placements
- Second primary school placement.
- Studying Policy & Professional Studies
- Focused Pedagogical Resources
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General entry advice
The PGCE programmes all require a minimum of a bachelor\'s degree with at least 2:1 honours (or overseas equivalent). A variety of subjects will be acceptable:
Single honours English or joint honours (with English as half)
Academic theatre studies degrees (but candidates have to make up the gaps in subject knowledge during the course of the year)
Communications, media or linguistic degrees, depending on what the degree entailed (in particular, any substantial amount of textual examination).
Those candidates whose first degree is not in English will need to demonstrate significant literature subject knowledge within their application.
In addition all candidates will require:
knowledge and understanding of the subject you intend to teach. GCSE grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification) in English language and mathematics. Applicants without these English or mathematics qualifications at the time they apply may be considered, but they must obtain them, or pass an equivalent test set by King\'s, before the course starts.
a pass in the the Professional Skills tests for Trainee Teachers.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,280 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,280 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
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