This document summarizes teacher training courses offered at University Campus Oldham (UCO) for the 2015/2016 academic year. It provides an overview of UCO's history and facilities, as well as details on the various pre-service and in-service teacher training programs available. These include PGCE, Certificate in Education, and Postgraduate Diploma courses validated by the University of Huddersfield. The document highlights the practical experience and support provided to students and outlines career prospects and how to apply.

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CELEBRATE
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UCO provides a wide choice
of Teacher Education courses
including a full and part-time
PGCE, Certificate in Education
and Post Graduate Diploma.
UCO is very proud of its involvement in the prestigious
University of Huddersfield Education and Training
consortium.
We provide market leading teacher training in the Oldham
and Greater Manchester area welcoming a diverse range of
students on to the teaching courses.
SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS
You will participate in lectures, presentations and
workshops where you will prepare classroom material
and will be actively involved in work placements to help
prepare for life as a teacher.
Students will be equipped with the necessary tools for
teaching, guidance on practical teaching and preparing
teaching materials together with academic skills support.
WHY CHOOSE
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
OLDHAM (UCO)
“UCO appealed to me as it offered the ideal
route into teaching via a short full time course
in a good location. I really enjoyed the small
teaching classes and some of the early theory
but it was great to get straight into teaching
via a placement which was a steep but
enjoyable learning curve.
The talented staff have really helped guide
me on how I consider what subject to teach.
Providing me with the ability to secure a
teaching position at a FE College, my UCO
experience has also equipped me with the
skills to set up my own business. UCO has a
fantastic support network in place with great
tutors, peers and mentors and helps you with
your future career.”
Mike Jackson-Leafield, PGCE Pre-Service
DIDYOUKNOW:
UniversityCampusOldham’seducationofferis
validatedbytheUniversityofHuddersfieldwhich
hasachievedfourthplaceinTheGuardian’s2016
LeagueTableforEducation.
 Oldham Central Metrolink stop is across the
road from UCO. The completion of the new
Metrolink brings Oldham even closer
to everything Greater Manchester has
to offer.
 We have an award-
winning Library Centre
 Over £5.5 million has
been invested in state-of-
the-art facilities
 Our modern campus is
just a short walk from the
town centre
Visit UCO and you’ll discover a modern
high-quality learning environment with
a handy on-site café and student lounge.
You can grab a drink between lectures
or have lunch whilst catching up with
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TEACHER TRAINING
IN-SERVICE COURSES
 Teacher Training CertEd In-Service
 Teacher Training Lifelong Learning- Specialist Pathways
(English, Mathematics ESOL)
 Teacher Training PGCE and Professional Graduate
Certificate (PGC) In-Service
 Teacher Training PGDE In-Service
TEACHER TRAINING
PRE-SERVICE COURSES
 Teacher Training CertEd Pre-Service
 Teacher Training Lifelong Learning – Specialist
Pathways (English, Mathematics ESOL)
 Teacher Training PGCE and Professional Graduate
Certificate (PGC) Pre-Service
 Teacher Training PGDE Pre-Service
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates go on to work within a variety of professions
including further and higher education, with some
completing teacher training to enhance their current
career opportunities. Many decide to take the opportunity
to further their studies on relevant MA or MSc courses.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.
Please refer to our website for full details:
www.uco.oldham.ac.uk/how-to-apply/entry
FEES
Fees for 2015/16 are:
 Teacher training In- Service Courses £2,985
 Teacher Training Pre-Service Courses £5,995.
HOW TO APPLY
Places are still available for Teacher Teaching In-Service
courses.
If you meet the necessary entry requirements for the
Pre-Service full time courses you should apply directly
to UCAS and if you are interested in the Post Graduate
Diploma, you must first apply for and be accepted onto
our PGCE programme.
To apply for In-Service teaching courses you should apply
direct via University of Huddersfield and specify UCO as
your provider.
The additional routes for Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL
are also accessed by being accepted for our generic
programme first.
For further information on eligibility and making an
application please refer to:
www.uco.oldham.ac.uk/how-to-apply
“I chose the teaching course at UCO as I
heard it was the best. It really is the industry
leader and has helped to develop my skills
as well as build my confidence across many
different areas. As part of my course at UCO,
I am really enjoying the opportunity to teach
classes at Oldham College.”
LisaLees, InServiceInsetPGCEBeauty
DIDYOUKNOW:
Over50%ofourPre-Servicestudentshavesecured
paidteachinghourswithinamonthofcompleting
thecourse!
 Our students benefit from extensive
contact with their tutors and strong links
with our industry partners.
WHATWE
OFFERSUBJECT SPECIALIST
CONFERENCE
The Pre-Service Subject
Specialist Conference for PGCE/
Certificate in Education, is
held annually in May and is
delivered to give students a taste
of their chosen course.
“It is important for students
to get a wide range of
information. It’s good to come
back and add the knowledge
which can be put in practice.”
Daniel Mullan Lecturer in Health and Social,
The Maltings College.
 Lecture during the 2015 Subject
Specialist Conference
 Students taking part in a workshop at the
2015 Subject Specialist Conference

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