Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - PGCE (Professional)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Teacher Training: Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education) course at Barnsley College University Centre.
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| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £3,450 per year |
| Scotland | £3,450 per year |
| Wales | £3,450 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £3,450 per year |
UCAS code: TTPC
Here's what Barnsley College University Centre says about its Teacher Training: Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education) course.
This course, validated by Leeds Trinity University, helps you develop the required skills, knowledge and professional values to be a highly effective teacher. You will have the option to work in Further Education colleges, Sixth Form colleges, adult and community learning, independent training providers and prison education. With a significant proportion of your time spent on placement, you’ll gain the real-world experience that you need to prepare you for a fulfilling career in education. The programme requires 120 credits and includes a minimum of ten teaching observations to prepare you for a fulfilling career in education.
Source: Barnsley College University Centre
There are a few options in how you might study Teacher Training: Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education) at Barnsley College University Centre.
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Qualification
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - PGCE (Professional)
Department
Teacher Training
Location
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus | Barnsley
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Part-time
Subjects
• Post compulsory education and training
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
You will complete the following modules as part of the programme:
Planning and Assessing Learning in the Post Compulsory Education Context The Role of Theory and the Use of Evidence Informed Practice Exploring Contemporary Issues in Post Compulsory Education Reflective Teaching Practice 1 Reflective Teaching Practice 2 As a full-time trainee, you would typically be committed to a Monday-to-Friday week of academic and professional study, consisting of two full days per week of on-campus study, two days per week of teaching placement (arranged by the yourself and agreed with the College), as well as one day per week of independent study and research.
Your assessment will be a combination of assessments, practical teaching experience, reflective practice and a minimum of 10 observations. You will need to demonstrate that you have developed the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to be a successful teacher.
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Barnsley College University Centre students who took the Teacher Training: Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
100%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
100%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
100%
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Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
96%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
high
How well organised is your course?
92%
high
Learning resources
96%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
90%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
92%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
91%
high
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
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Facts and figures about Barnsley College University Centre graduates who took Teacher Training: Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
25%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
Customer service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from Barnsley College University Centre graduates who took Teacher Training: Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£17.5k
First year after graduation
£23.5k
Third year after graduation
£21.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Teacher Training: Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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