Overview
The Education (International) course offered by the University of Birmingham Dubai helps you build a strong knowledge of emerging issues in education, along with the chance to pursue further academic study and professional development.
Key Facts
The PGCEi at the University of Birmingham Dubai is a 60-credit, part-time programme designed for educators who want to explore fundamental education issues through a global lens.
Combining weekly face-to-face classes with blended and asynchronous activities, this course delves into curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, while integrating sustainable practices, social justice, and digital pedagogies. With a focus on internationalisation, the programme culminates in an action research project, empowering you to apply your learning to real-world educational challenges and drive meaningful change.
- Work independently to develop your practice through a process of critical reflection.
- Collaborate with and draw on experiences from your peers as education practitioners across the world as well as academics who are specialists in their field of Learning and Teaching.
- Develop as a critically reflective practitioner in both your domestic context and internationally.
- Benefit from a flexible blended approach to learning through in-person and asynchronous workshops and seminars, access to digital resources supplemented by University Tutor input.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Education, curriculum design, planning and social justice
- Pedagogy, Learning and Assessment
- Educational research: Action research
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
To be considered by the University of Birmingham Dubai, you will need to meet our entry requirements. This is a professional learning programme which requires students to have prior and current experience of working within an educational context.
All applicants must have:
- A degree (equivalent to a UK Bachelors Degree of at least 2:2 or above) or a recognised equivalent qualification and this will be a condition of any offer where the degree has not already been awarded.
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 - 700 words) on your motivation and commitment in pursuing this programme of study
- A position of employment within an educational setting in the UAE for the duration of the PGCEi programme
- Two references. Preferably one academic (previous university tutor for example) and one professional that confirms your current role in an educational setting, evidencing your motivation and commitment to undertake further study.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents39745 AED / year≈ 39745 AED / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents39745 AED / year≈ 39745 AED / year
Living costs
Dubai
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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