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UndergraduateProfessional Graduate Certificate in EducationUCAS: PGD1

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) Pre-Service

DN Colleges Group
Doncaster, England
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1 yearDuration
£12,500Per Year (Intl)
£8,190Home Fee
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The PGCE (Professional) Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) Pre-Service at DN Colleges Group is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Doncaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. If you’re looking to progress into a career teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, including sixth form and further education colleges, adult education and a wide range of other training and educational settings, then this course could be ideal for you. We welcome applicants with industrial skills and/or relevant academic qualifications and a passion for teaching and training others. • Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be eligible to proceed to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, following a process of professional formation through the Society fo... Home/uk fees are £8,190 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Lifelong Learning and Professional Teaching
Curriculum Design and Learning Theory
Assessment and Learner Feedback in Lifelong Learning
Inclusive Practice and Equality in Education
Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Digital Technologies and Blended Learning Environments
Professional Practice and Reflective Teaching
Mentoring and Supporting Learner Development
UCAS Code:PGD1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£12,500

Home Student Fee

£8,190

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — DN Colleges Group

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£12,500£17,000£22,500
5 years£14,000£20,000£23,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 35% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
30%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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