Innovative Pedagogy and Curriculum PGCert
Normally up to 12 months part time*
*Please note that the programme can be studied over more than one year through credit accumulation allowing each module to be studied for in different years.
Fees
Fees per 60 credits (for academic year 2013-14)
UK and EU: part time £1,468
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
Programme Overview
Current government policy is creating significant changes in curriculum, and teaching and learning in all areas. As a result of these changes it is becoming clear that there will be opportunities for teachers to develop areas of the curriculum beyond the constraints of the current National Curriculum.
Teachers and lecturers in FE and HE also continue to face changing demands in relation to curriculum and pedagogy, often driven by the desire to improve the student learning experience
This new Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) programme is designed to provide effective postgraduate professional development in the field of innovation in curriculum and pedagogy through practitioner enquiry.
The focus on the programme will be on applying research knowledge, much of it related to: research skills; Learning 2 Learn; formative assessment; and collaborative group and enquiry-based learning. You will become skilled in both analysing existing curriculum and developing new innovative curriculum units.
The programme builds on a strong research base in the Research Centre for Learning and Teaching (CfLaT) at Newcastle University and the experience of tutors who have substantial experience of teaching, research and consultancy in pedagogy and curriculum.
+Modules
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules.
It is also possible to study additional Masters’-level modules, including a dissertation, in order to gain an MEd qualification.
If there are sufficient numbers of students in a school or cluster group, it is also possible to organise an out-posted group.
+Entrance Requirements
An upper-second-class Honours degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, or validated teaching experience. You are expected to gain the support of your employer in order to undertake this programme, and to be assured that opportunities for developing relevant professional practice will be available in your workplace.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.
+How to Apply
Visit our postgraduate application site.
Applications are considered throughout the year although specific deadlines for funding may apply.
There are two intakes for this programme each year - one in September and one in January.
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Rachel Lofthouse
School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
E-mail: rachel.lofthouse@ncl.ac.uk
Telephone:+44 (0) 191 222 6576
