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International PGCE (iPGCE), University of Worcester

University of Worcester
Online part-time postgraduate course: portfolios, digital media, essays

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Conducted byUniversity of Worcester
Exam typeOnline part-time postgraduate course: portfolios, digital media, essaysSource: International PGCE (iPGCE) - University of Worcester, Teaching and assessment
FieldTeaching
Who can applyA Lower Second Class Honours degree or an approved equivalent. International applicants also need comparable prior subject experience and an appropriate level of written and spoken English (normally IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in written English; other English qualifications are accepted).Source: International PGCE (iPGCE) - University of Worcester, Entry requirements
StagesOne year, part-time, asynchronous online study of three modules (two mandatory and one chosen from two options), with live lectures, pre-recorded resources and regular one-to-one and small-group tutorials.Source: International PGCE (iPGCE) - University of Worcester, Overview; Course content; Teaching and assessment
What it leads toOpportunities to teach across international education settings, including tutoring and international schools, or other educational organisations; progression to the University of Worcester Education MA, or the Assessment Only Route to QTS (done in England). The iPGCE does not include a placement and does not lead to QTS.Source: International PGCE (iPGCE) - University of Worcester, Careers
How to applyApply through the university's online application forms; applications are open from anywhere in the world; contact the Admissions Office or the course leader with questions. In India: the course is aimed at educators in regions such as India and is 100% online, so Indian applicants study from India. It has no placement requirement. No Indian city or partner is named.Source: International PGCE FAQs: 'Who is the iPGCE for?' (India), FAQs: Who is the iPGCE for?; How to apply
RecognitionOfficial / statutory body
LevelInternational

Syllabus

Mandatory modules2 topic groups
Year 1 - Mandatory modules Values and Identity in Education Read from: International PGCE - Course content (modules), Course content, Year 1, Mandatory modules
Year 1 - Mandatory modules Professional Connections in Education Read from: International PGCE - Course content (modules), Course content, Year 1, Mandatory modules
Optional modules (choose one)2 topic groups
Year 1 - Optional modules Educational Equity Read from: International PGCE - Course content (modules), Course content, Year 1, Optional modules
Year 1 - Optional modules Researching in Education Read from: International PGCE - Course content (modules), Course content, Year 1, Optional modules

Official links and how they were checked

  • International PGCE (iPGCE) - University of Worcester Verified against the document
    Official website · University of Worcester · 2026-27 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02; the page is titled 'International PGCE | University of Worcester' and is the university's own course page (overview, course content, careers, highlights, teaching and assessment, entry requirements, fees, how to apply, FAQs). Fee amounts and the start date are not copied.
  • International PGCE - Course content (modules) Verified against the document
    Syllabus · University of Worcester · 2026-27 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02; section 'Course content': 'You will study a total of three modules. Two of these are mandatory. For the third you will have a choice of two options.' Year 1: mandatory Values and Identity in Education (30 credits), Professional Connections in Education (15 credits); optional Educational Equity (15 credits), Researching in Education (15 credits). Compared with this file after writing: all match. The page gives no module descriptions, so no topics are written.
  • International PGCE FAQs: 'Who is the iPGCE for?' (India) Verified against the document
    Other official page · University of Worcester · 2026-27 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02; the FAQ 'Who is the iPGCE for?' lists 'Educators in regions such as India, Nigeria, the UAE, or Southeast Asia looking to broaden their global teaching opportunities'; the FAQ 'Is an iPGCE a valuable qualification' says it 'Complements local teaching credentials (such as TRCN in Nigeria or TET in India)'. The course is '100% online study'; 'We are open to applications from anywhere in the world'; and 'The course has no placement requirement'. Flag: the page does not say the university teaches in India in person; it is an online course open to applicants in India.

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