PG open event programme November 2019 - Education

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & HUMANITIES

Postgraduate Open Event Saturday 9 November 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. With an excellent reputation for teaching and research, our staff are passionate about their subject areas.

Your Open Event Take time during the event to meet our experts and talk to current students about their experiences.

1.30 – 2.00pm

Registration

On arrival, please follow signs to the registration desk where our team will welcome you; complimentary refreshments will be available.

2.00 – 2.20pm

Introduction to postgraduate study

Discover how our postgraduate courses can widen your skill base, further your knowledge or boost your career. Find out how we support you and grow your connections during your course.

Course sessions Meet your course leader and discuss the course on a 1-to-1 or small group basis. Room information will be provided on the day and our student ambassadors will show you the way.

2.30-3.00pm

MA Education, MA Inclusive Education and MA Leadership

3.00-3.15pm

PGCert National SENCO Award

2.30-3.30pm

PGCE Primary, PGCE Secondary, MA Early Years and EYTS

2.30-3.30pm

Research degrees in Early Years and Education (MA by Research/MRes/PhD) and Doctor of Education (EdD)

2.30-4pm

Find out more

A chance to take a campus tour with one of our currents students or

chat with our student support staff about anything from fees and funding to accommodation.

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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 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 Our accommodation includes dedicated postgraduate areas, including our Pittville Student Village, lodgings, university-approved housing and halls of residence. For more information visit 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 Religious Education.

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

Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status Since 2002, we have 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.

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

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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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: glos.ac.uk/pg

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Francis Close Hall campus

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

Marquee

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Clegg Building (CL)

Halls of residence

2

Clegg Old Pottery (CL)

16 Shaftesbury Hall

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Bodley Building (BO)

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Clegg Building (CL)

5

Hospitality Centre/Teaching Rooms (HC)

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Main Reception

Library and Information Services

Hospitality Centre (HC)

Student Helpzone

7

Chapel (CH)

Refectory

8

Quad East (QU)

Car Park

9

Priory (QU)

Disabled Parking

Registration

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)