PGCE History Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)   

Postgraduate, 1 year, Full-time

Ulster University

1742 PGCE History Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)

UK Citizen Students:

Academic Requirements:

a. GCSE passes at Grade C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent qualification). (Please note Essential Skills Level 2 qualifications are not regarded as equivalent for entry to this professional course).

b. At least a 2:2 Honours (or above) degree directly related to History. Alternatively, applicants may possess a Master's degree that is linked to the specialist PGCE subject on offer. In the case of a combined Honours degree, at least 50% of the degree shall be in the specialist subject.

c. Two acceptable references must be supplied - one academic, one character.

d. Medical certificate of satisfactory health

e. Applicants will be scrutinised by Access NI procedures to ensure that they do not have a criminal record and must also satisfy the University and the Department of Education regulations that nothing would legally prohibit them from working with children.

f. Evidence of good quality presentation and basic literacy skills are required throughout the application process. The application form will be examined for spelling, punctuation and grammar skills. Applicants will also be expected to complete a set piece of formal writing as part of the selection process.

g. Applicants should comply with the DE Circular requirements as outlined in the hyperlink below;

https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/de/2010-03-initial-teachereducation-approval-of-programmes.pdf

H. Demonstrate evidence of knowledge and interest in working with young people of post-primary age.

Additional criteria

In order to facilitate a manageable shortlist, the following criteria will be applied: At least 2 weeks experience in working with young people of post-primary age gained within the past two years. This must be evidenced in the application form and candidates meeting these criteria will be interviewed to ascertain their suitability for the course. An offer of a place will be conditional upon satisfying the Selection Committee on all of the above criteria.

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

* Successful completion of a Masters degree
  * 2:1 - 60%
  * 2:2 - 50%
* Successful completion of a 4-year Bachelors degree course, from a recognised institution
  * 2:1 - 65%
  * 2:2 - 60%

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/bangladesh

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/bangladesh

Academic Requirements:

Typically we require applicant for taught programmes to hold the equivalent of a UK first degree (usually in a relevant subject area). Please refer to the specific entry requirements for your chosen course of study as outlined in the online prospectus. We consider students who have good grades in the following:

* Bachelor Degree
  * 2:1 - 60%
  * 2:2 - 55%

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/india

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/india

Academic Requirements:

* 4 year Bachelor degree (if awarded prior to 2015 degree must include a final year dissertation or project)
OR

* Master’s degree and a 2 year Bachelor’s Degree
  * 2:1 - 65%
  * 2:2 - 55%
 

* 50% or above can be accepted for applicants who complete LLB, MA English or MA Education from University of Punjab

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/pakistan

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/pakistan

Academic Requirements:

* 2:1- 3 year Bachelor degree with 70% overall OR 4 year Bachelor degree with 65% overall OR Masters Degree (following 3 or 4 year Bach Deg 65%)
* 2:2- 3 year Bachelor degree with 60% overall OR 4 year Bachelor degree with 55% overall OR Masters Degree (following 3 or 4 year Bach Deg 55%)

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/nepal

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/nepal

Academic Requirements:

Typically we require applicant for taught programmes to hold the equivalent of a UK first degree (usually in a relevant subject area). Please refer to the specific entry requirements for your chosen course of study as outlined in the online prospectus. We consider students who have good grades in the following:

Qualifications
 

* Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare (First Level University Diploma)

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/albania

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/albania

Academic Requirements:

Typically we require applicant for taught programmes to hold the equivalent of a UK first degree (usually in a relevant subject area). Please refer to the specific entry requirements for your chosen course of study as outlined in the online prospectus. We consider students who have good grades in the following:

Postgraduate qualifications

* Bachelor degree
  * 2:2 - 50% or above (normally CGPA 3.0/5 or 2.0/4)
  * 2:1 - 60% or above (normally CGPA 3.5/5 or 3.0/4)

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/nigeria

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/nigeria

Academic Requirements:

Typically we require applicant for taught programmes to hold the equivalent of a UK first degree (usually in a relevant subject area). Please refer to the specific entry requirements for your chosen course of study as outlined in the online prospectus. We consider students who have good grades in the following:

Postgraduate qualifications
 

* Bachelors Degree

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/ghana

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/ghana