Senior Lecturer in Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education international (iQTS)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education international (iQTS)
Key Facts
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Level
PostgraduatePG
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Duration
Full Time: 1 year
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Starting
January
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£9,250
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Location
UON Satellite venue (Bangkok, Thailand)
Updated 22/11/2024
Get in touch
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
UK/EU STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
Overview
The PGCEi (iQTS) is a high-quality professional education programme designed for educators teaching outside the UK, leading to International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) and Master’s level credits. This PGCEi (iQTS) course is for trainee teachers of primary education ages 5-11 years.
Having delivered Initial Teacher Training for over 50 years, the University of Northampton is known nationally for excellence in teacher training and research. We have been offering postgraduate study in Thailand for over a decade, with many successful graduates working in international schools.
This course will develop you into versatile educators, equipping you to lead change in diverse global contexts. You will develop pedagogical skills alongside digital proficiency, meeting the iQTS Teachers’ Standards by the end of training. Emerging as an adaptable leader, you will navigate cultural nuances, societal frameworks, and leverage international perspectives to address today’s educational challenges through a holistic curriculum.
Highlights
- Supportive learning environment encompassing aspects of in-person training in Bangkok, Thailand to develop a global community of primary educators.
- Study pathway for primary age phase (5-11 years)
- Live online sessions, considering local time zones, across all modules.
- A Personal Academic Tutor who is your main contact throughout the course, supporting you both personally and academically.
- UON trained mentor based in the school where you are training working alongside a UON-based Moderation Tutor
- Adaptations to local context using 13 years of experience in the area
Entry Requirements
Applicants for the course will require the following:
- Hold a first degree from a United Kingdom or non-United Kingdom institution of higher education, or an equivalent qualification**
- A standard equivalent to a grade 4 in GCSE mathematics, and science **
- Proficiency in the English language, by evidencing an average IELTS score of 6.5 or higher (or an equivalent score in another English language testing system). Equivalent qualifications are considered, for further information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our English Language Requirements page.
**To check your qualifications, meet the standard of a degree from a UK institution, refer to UK ENIC, where you can apply for a statement of comparability.
If you are required to undertake an equivalency test we will accept a grade 4 or better from the following:
- Equivalency Testing for English, mathematics or science (combined or Biology).
- A Star Equivalency for mathematics or science (combined or Biology) but NOT for English.
If you already have an eqivalency exam from another provider then please contact Admissions who will be able to advise you if it is acceptable.
Course Content
Fees and Funding
2024/25 Tuition Fee
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- Full Time: £9,250
Staff
Careers and Employability
Our PGCEi (iQTS) course will equip you with valuable transferable skills like critical thinking, adaptability, collaboration, pedagogical expertise, and digital proficiency. When you successfully complete this course, you will be recommended for the English qualified teacher status (QTS) with no further fees or training. QTS is recognised all over the world as a gold teaching standard and will also qualify you to teach in England.