About Post Compulsory Education Pgce in University of Wolverhampton
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE, Post Compulsory Education) offers initial teacher education for those who wish to be employed in a variety of post-14 educational and training establishments.
This could include FE colleges, adult education providers, academies, UTCs and training providers and will eventually enable the holder to submit evidence for Professional Formation and Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) post graduation status once registered with the Education and Training Foundation (ETF). This course is designed to meet the ETF Professional standards and has at its heart a model of Critical Reflective Practice that facilitates an ongoing professional dialogue between student, mentor and tutor. The course received a Grade 2: Good in the Ofsted Inspection March 2013.
We are currently looking for applicants who have relevant degrees and would like to teach any of the following subjects:
Accounting, Animal Behaviour/Animal Science, Art and Design, Art & Design - Graphics, Art & Design - Fashion & Textile Design, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science/Programming and IT, Construction, Early Childhood Studies, Engineering, English, Environmental Science, Equine Studies, Forensic Science, General Science (Biology AND Physics or Chemistry), Government and Politics, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Mathematics, Media Production (Creative Digital or TV and Film), Music Technology, Performing Arts (Dance, Drama or Musical Theatre), Photography, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Special Needs/Supported Learning, Sports, Travel and Tourism and Uniformed Public Services.
If your degree subject does not appear here you may still be able to apply.
*Please note some subjects have small numbers and can fill up quickly, therefore if you are successful at interview, you may be placed on a waiting list with an offer for the next intake.
This postgraduate qualification offers 60 Masters-level credits* that can be used towards any of our Masters degrees in the field of education (for those in a position to self-fund the course).
Academic qualification equivalents
- a full degree in a majority English speaking country
- or a degree from the UK
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component
University of Wolverhampton Highlights
| University type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Graduate job rate |
96% |
| Cost of attendance |
Approximately £15,700 |
| Intake type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of program |
On-campus and online |
University of Wolverhampton Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated fee of different programs is given in the following table. There could be some exceptions, so the applicant must check before applying.
| Course |
Cost per academic year |
| Undergraduate |
£12,250 |
| Postgraduate |
£13,650 |
| Postgraduate fir Business School |
£13,650 |
| Postgraduate with Professional Placements |
£14,834 |
Accommodation costs
| Type of accommodation |
37 Week Licence Cost |
52 Week License Cost |
| City Standard |
£3,330 |
£4,680.00 |
| City En-Suite |
£3,996 |
£5,616.00 |
| Walsall En-suite |
£3,996 |
£5,616.00 |
| Telford En-suite |
£3,515 |
£4,940.00 |
University of Wolverhampton Application Process
International students who want to seek admissions at University of Wolverhampton can follow the below-mentioned application process:
Application Fee: Undergraduate: £18 for UCAS, Postgraduate: No fee
Application Deadlines: follows the deadline set up by UCAS. Late applications are welcomed only for the courses that still have places available.
Supporting documents:
- Official transcripts
- English proficiency test score
- Academic requirements according to the course
- Statement of purpose
- Financial statements
- Passport copy
- Academic references
- Interview
