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PostgraduateCertificate of Education

Certificate in Education 14+ (Specialism) [Salford City College]

University of Greater Manchester
Eccles, England
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1 yearDuration
£8,000Per Year (Home)
£8,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the CertEd Certificate in Education 14+ (Specialism) [Salford City College] at University of Greater Manchester. Based in Eccles, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This programme is a collaboration between the University of Greater Manchester and Salford City College. While you'll be based at Salford City College for the duration of your studies, you'll graduate from the University of Greater Manchester. In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide. Do you wish to teach a practical, trade or vocational subject? Home/uk fees are £8,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Teaching and Learning Theory in Vocational Contexts
Assessment and Evaluation in Further Education
Curriculum Design and Implementation
Professional Development and Reflective Practice
Inclusive Teaching and Learner Support
Education Policy and Work-Based Learning
Pedagogical Approaches to Practical Skills
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Teaching
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements You must have the highest vocational qualification relevant to the subject area you wish to teach. For some subject areas, this means a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 3, and for others, it may be an NVQ level 4 or a Higher National Diploma (HND). You must possess suitable Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics; for instance, GCSEs at grade 4-9 (or grade C or above) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics. Please

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£8,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

The Department for Education (DfE) sometimes makes training bursaries available to CertEd 14+ students. Please note, that only students who possess GCSE Maths and English at grades C/4 will be eligible under DfE eligibility criteria. For information about possible bursaries, please visit our Bursaries for Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programmes webpage. Home/EU Fees Home students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Home fee of £8

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greater Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£10,500£17,500£20,000
5 years£16,500£21,500£26,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 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

64%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 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.

4 Scholarships Available

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Merit

Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Greater Manchester

About University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester offers Certificate in Education 14+ (Specialism) [Salford City College] as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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