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UndergraduateProfessional Graduate Certificate in EducationUCAS: C257

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Professional Diploma in Teaching - Further Education and Skills)

TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)
Grimsby, England
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1 yearDuration
£8,500Per Year (Home)
£20,500Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The PGCE (Professional) Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Professional Diploma in Teaching - Further Education and Skills) at TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Grimsby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Empowering educators in the Lifelong Learning Sector for a brighter future. The course provides our trainee teachers with the knowledge, resilience and passion to succeed as teachers in the Further Education and Skills sector. We aim for our trainees to be armed with the skills they need to transform the lives of their learners. Our course is vital to the prosperity of the local area, as we are creating our own base of local teachers with local knowledge who understand their local community and want to make a difference. Home/uk fees are £8,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £13,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Teaching and Learning in Further Education
Curriculum Design and Development
Assessment and Feedback Strategies
Behaviour Management and Learner Motivation
Professional Practice and Reflective Teaching
Andragogy and Adult Learning Principles
Inclusive Education and Diverse Learners
Educational Research and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:C257
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

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Home Student Fee

£8,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Tuition fee £999 plus exam fee £999 stated; appears to be for full 1-year programme

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£17,500£20,500£28,000
3 years£10,000£13,500£18,500
5 years£13,000£17,500£22,500

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 48% below UK average salary
This course
£13,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 33% below UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
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
100%
Learning opportunities
98%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
69%
Student voice
92%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)

TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) offers Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Professional Diploma in Teaching - Further Education and Skills) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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