Postgraduate Certificate in Education International PGCEi

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Part Time Available

Course Highlights

Explore fundamental education issues through a global lens.
Develop as a critically reflective practitioner in your own teaching context.
Collaborate with global education practitioners and specialist academics.
Flexible blended learning combining in-person workshops with digital resources.

What You'll Study

Taught part-time through in-person workshops and digital resources, supplemented by self-guided study and critical reflection. Assessment is by coursework.

Compulsory modules

Three core modules (60 credits) across curriculum, pedagogy and educational research.

Education, Curriculum Design, Planning and Social Justice20 credits
Pedagogy, Learning and Assessment20 credits
Educational Research (Action Research)20 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A bachelor's degree (2:2 or above), with a personal statement (500-700 words) and two references. Applicants are typically employed in an educational setting.

English: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component), or an accepted equivalent.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.

Careers

Graduates progress into further academic study (including an MA), explore QTS accreditation, or enhance their professional practice in education.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Postgraduate Certificate in Education International (PGCEi)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

2:2 honours degree

Duration

1 year

Qualification

Certificate

Subject Area

Education

Campus

Dubai

Study Pattern

Part time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 41,136/yr

Apply online with your supporting documents. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

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What You'll Study

Taught part-time through in-person workshops and digital resources, supplemented by self-guided study and critical reflection. Assessment is by coursework.

Compulsory modules

Three core modules (60 credits) across curriculum, pedagogy and educational research.

Education, Curriculum Design, Planning and Social Justice20 credits
Pedagogy, Learning and Assessment20 credits
Educational Research (Action Research)20 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A bachelor's degree (2:2 or above), with a personal statement (500-700 words) and two references. Applicants are typically employed in an educational setting.

English: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component), or an accepted equivalent.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.