School of Education open event programme

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Postgraduate Open Event Wednesday 23 January 2019

Francis Close Hall Campus, Cheltenham, GL50 4AZ

Welcome to the University of Gloucestershire Our open event is designed to inform and inspire you, allow you to investigate our range of education courses and flexible modes of study available to you, as well as discover the benefits of further study. With an excellent reputation for teaching and research, our staff are passionate about their subject areas.

Your Open Event On arrival please follow the signs to the registration desk where our team will welcome you. Take time during the event to meet our experts and talk to current students about their experiences.

5.30 - 5.40pm Registration and refreshments (HC201) 5.40 - 6.00pm Introduction to the School of Education (HC201) 6.00 - 6.40pm Admissions and enrolment advice shop (HC201) Subject talks (room details provided at registration)

6.40 - 7.10pm Taster seminars with academic staff

Drop in practical workshops with students (HC201)

Males into teaching workshop (HC105) 7.10 - 7.30pm Student pod - Q&A session hosted by our students (HC204)

Open advice shop - Q&A session hosted by staff (HC201)

An opportunity to take a tour of the facilities

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“When you finish the course, you’re still part of the community - I’ve kept in touch with my tutors and mentor the university’s students who come to us on placements.”

Scott Albon, PGCE graduate

Join our community of well-connected lecturers and researchers who will enrich your experience and enhance your career prospects.

Our lecturers bring real-world knowledge and expertise into their teaching and our research has been rated as world-leading in all of our submitted areas.

Finance

Facilities

Find out more about the postgraduate master’s loan scheme and other available funding options. UK/EU students (under the age of 60) studying a first master’s degree may be eligible for a loan of up to £10,609*. The government also offers a doctoral loan of up to £25,000*.

For full details please contact our Money Advice team at moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk

We have been training teachers at Francis Close Hall campus in Cheltenham since 1847. The historic and inspirational campus houses the latest teaching and learning resources including interactive white boards, SMART, Promethean World and Scratch.

Accommodation

Disabled parking spaces are available on campus and our buildings have been adapted for wheelchair users. Please contact our Enquiries team to book your blue badge parking space: enquiries@glos.ac.uk

There is a range of accommodation to choose from, including our Pittville Student Village, lodgings, university-approved housing and halls of residence. For more information visit www.glos.ac.uk/accommodation

Visitors with disabilities

If you would like to arrange a meeting with a Disability Adviser, please call 01242 714541.

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Postgraduate courses Join our supportive inspirational community of experienced teachers, researchers and experts. We’ve been training teachers since 1847 and our initial teacher education in the primary and secondary phases is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (2015/2016).

Taught degrees

PGCE Primary and Secondary

Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice

If you’re looking for a lifelong, challenging and exciting career, teaching may be for you. We were rated Outstanding in our most recent OFSTED inspection (2015/16) and we offer an exceptional training experience. The PGCE Secondary award is available in the following subjects: Art & Design, Mathematics, Physical Education, Computing, Biology, English, History, Geography and Education.

Designed to support you in developing your higher education teaching practice.

Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status Since 2002, the University of Gloucestershire has been a successful provider of an Assessment Only Route, supporting over 1,000 teachers to gain QTS. We have a team of very experienced assessors and comprehensive documentation to support your learning.

Postgraduate Certificate Early Years with EYTS Designed for professionals working in an early years setting, this course will enable you to become a specialist in early childhood development while gaining Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) and a recognised qualification in early years.

MA Education This flexible course will develop your practical and critical thinking as you explore a range of key areas in education.

MA Educational Leadership This course is an essential basis for school leaders who wish to understand what the academic field has to contribute to their understanding of leadership.

MA Inclusive Education Working with experienced education professionals, explore the policies and philosophies of inclusion in relation to special educational needs and wider inclusion groups.

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Special Educational Needs Co-ordination Postgraduate Certificate/ National SENCO Award Develop your critical thinking skills to enrich your practice as a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Co-ordinator on this government-approved course for part-time learners.

Research degrees EdD Doctorate of Education Attracting a diverse range of educational professionals, you will work across a range of education sectors, including higher education, local authorities, schools and colleges, and early years settings.

MA by Research/Mres/PhD Early Years and Education Our research strengths lie in curriculum studies, early years, leadership and diversity in education, learning for sustainability and professional development. We also have expertise in education policy, extremism and education, and values in education.

For more information about our postgraduate degrees visit: www.glos.ac.uk/pg

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Francis Close Hall campus

Francis Close Hall Campus, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 4AZ

Registration

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Clegg Building (CL)

Halls of residence

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Clegg Old Pottery (CL)

16 Shaftesbury Hall

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Bodley Building (BO)

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Clegg Building (CL)

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Hospitality Centre/Teaching Rooms (HC) - Registration

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Main Reception

Library and Information Services

Hospitality Centre (HC)

Student Helpzone

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Chapel (CH)

Refectory

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Quad East (QU)

Car Park

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Priory (QU)

Disabled Parking

10 Centre for Active Learning

(CeAL) (CE) 11

Lodge (LO)

12 Quad West (QW) 13 Principal’s House (PH) 15 Teaching Centre (TC)

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14 Quad Tower (QT)