The Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Physical Education addresses the priority area of physical education and the need for teachers to respond, creatively and appropriately, to current and future developments.

Programme overview

• PgCert: 15 months part-time

Through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical workshops you will examine the value and nature of effective teaching and learning in physical education and physical development.

In this collaborative learning environment, you will reflect on the academic and professional issues in this area and analyse both your own and other participants’ practical approaches to pupils’ learning.

Core courses

• Primary physical education curriculum 1
• Primary physical education curriculum 2 
• Working with others and independent research project.

Career prospects

As an active teacher, the programme is an excellent source of professional development in a key focus area for primary education.

Academic entry requirements

The programme is intended for General Teaching Council-registered teachers and will be of particular relevance for primary class teachers or specialist teachers of physical education.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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For 2013-14

PgCert

Home and EU fees (part-time only): £321 per 20 Credits