PG open event - education programme

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Postgraduate Open Event Thursday 4 July 2019

Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester, GL2 9HW

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. 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 Business School and 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.

4.00-4.10pm

Registration and refreshments Taking place in our new Business School atrium

4.10-4.30pm

Introduction to the School of Education

4.30-5.20pm

Course talks and workshops Room details provided at registration

5.20-6.40pm

Informal 1-to-1s Admissions and enrolment advice

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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 £10,906*. The government also offer 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 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 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 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.

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.

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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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.

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.

MA Inclusive Education

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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.

MA by Research/Mres/PhD Early Years and Education

MA Educational Leadership

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Special Educational Needs Co-ordination Postgraduate Certificate/ National SENCO Award

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Oxstalls campus Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL2 9HW

Gloucester city centre

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Reception (LC) Library (LC) Nursing facilities Teaching Centre (TC) Link Corridor (LC) Sports Centre (SC) School of Business and Technology and Growth Hub (BG) - Registration Performing Arts and Events Centre (SC)

Halls of residence

Main Reception

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Library and Information Services

Student Helpzone

Students’ Union

Robinswood Villa

10 Crickley Villa 11

Coopers Villa

12 Chalford Villa 13 Birdlip Villa 14 May Villa 15 Jonathon Porritt Building

Gym Refectory

Car Park

Disabled Parking

16 Willow Lodge (W)

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17 Mulberry Lodge (M)