Programme structure: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Mathematics) - what's running in 2026/27

Please note: Programme and unit information may change as the relevant academic field develops. We may also make changes to the structure of programmes and assessments to improve the student experience.

    What do the Levels represent?

    What do the teaching blocks (TB) mean?

    If you are selecting optional units, ensure that you have a balanced workload through the year.

  • Year 1 (2026/27)

All units in this programme are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.

Please note that this programme will start earlier and finish later than the University's standard dates.

Unit name Unit code Credit points Status Teaching Block
Curriculum Practice (Level M) EDUCM5030 20 Mandatory AYEAR
Curriculum Research (Level M) EDUCM5040 20 Mandatory AYEAR
Educational and Professional Studies SEND Investigation EDUCM0075 20 Mandatory AYEAR
Educational and Professional Studies School Investigation EDUC30034 0 Mandatory AYEAR
Teaching Practice (Level H) EDUC35080 0 Mandatory AYEAR
Postgraduate Certificate in Education   60    

Additional progress information

Successful completion of all units (60 credit points at level 7) will result in the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Students can also choose to not undertake one or more of the level 7 assessments (whilst completing at least 60 credit points at level 6) and be awarded the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Both awards are with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).