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Experienced Post Compulsory lecturers deliver online sessions emphasising active contribution and critical debate, analysing key socio-cultural issues relating to the practice and acquisition of English skills, reflecting on your own identity and practices alongside your peers through theoretical frameworks. Ultimately, this course stands to increase your confidence in your ongoing teaching career, improving your pedagogical abilities and allowing you to branch out into more advanced positions.
School of Education and Psychology
Postgraduate Credit Developing Language & Literacy in PCE CPD (7PC006)
Postgraduate Credit Part-time Distance Learning 1 year
Centring your individual participation and achievement, this course will provide opportunities for current English teachers in Post Compulsory Education to develop personal and professional insights into linguistic and literary skills.
Centring your individual participation and achievement, this course will provide opportunities for current English teachers in Post Compulsory Education to develop personal and professional insights into linguistic and literary skills.
Award
Postgraduate Credit
Start date(s)
21 December 2026
UCAS Code
Course specifications
Course length
Part-time Distance Learning (1 year)
Campus location
University: Online Distance Learning
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Why choose this course?
What happens on the course?
Placements on the course
Every student will now have the opportunity for a professional development work placements, to bridge the gap between academic learning and the world of work.
These short-term, structured experiences include:
- Short duration: condensed work-like experience in professional environments
- Academic integration: always linked to coursework, assessments or professional development modules
- Project-based learning: students work on specific tasks or research with an organisation
- Flexible format: can be in-person, remote, hybrid or virtual
- Skill development: enhances workplace skills like communication, teamwork and problem-solving
- Experiential learning: helping to close the gap between knowledge gained and the skills needed to succeed
Employability on the course
Our courses are designed from day one to prepare you for your future career. You will benefit from:
- Extended induction: a period to familiarise yourself with your new university
- Structured learning pathways: courses are crafted with a focus on preparing students for future careers
- Hands-on project experience: projects and practical activities designed around real-world activities
- Embedded professional development: all courses are designed with workplace skills development and professional placements as part of the course
- Industry-informed modules: course content is kept up-to-date with industry standards through our industry links, staff's research and work in the field
- Placement opportunities: professional development placements for every student
Course Modules
Additional Information
Everything you need to know about this course!
| Location | Mode | Sep intake Fee | Jan intake Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Part-time Distance Learning | £1632 per year | £1632 per year | 2026-27 |
These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years of study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.
To hold an honours degree (normally 2:2 or above) of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification in an English related subject area with vocational / professional experience considered carefully in each individual circumstance.
To have some English teaching experience in post compulsory education.
Self-funding:
If you intend to self fund, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: see How to pay.
Gateway.Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:
If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.
We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.
Financial Hardship:
Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.
Bursaries and Scholarships:
In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages
You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.
Please note that this course does not attract the NHS Learning Support Fund
