Education and Training (PCET): University of Southampton

Course overview

The BA Education and Training (PCET) is a specialist part time evening programme (equivalent to one year programme at third level degree) specially designed to provide an academic route of progression for non-graduate practitioners such as lecturers, trainers and instructors employed in post compulsory education and training field.

The BA Education and Training (PCET) builds on the work completed in the Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education and Training) for candidates who do not already hold a degree. It provides an excellent opportunity for colleagues in the sector to gain the benefits of a degree based on study of direct relevance to their work and careers and to enhance their professional skills and knowledge.

Students typically come from all areas of the post 16 sector including adult and community education, further education, institutional education, health services, uniformed services and work-based trainers.

Career Opportunities

• Student support
• Adult education
• Community education
• Further education
• Health services
• Uniformed services
• Work-based training programmes
• Educational management
• School guidance
• Training roles

Course content

The programme covers:

• Management in Education
• Philosophy of Education
• Learning Theory
• Social Context of Education
• Policy Analysis
• Research Project

Entry requirements

• The BA Education and Training (PCET) is equivalent to a one-year, full-time programme at third-year degree level
• Candidates must have completed work equivalent to the first two years of a full-time honours degree
• The primary qualification for entry is our Certificate in Education (PCET)
• Intake: 25
• Average applicants per place: 5
• Selection process: Application form and interview; enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure may be needed if a placement is required outside the individual’s place of work

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
  University Road
  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/