Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Children's Literature
- 1 year
- Duration
- Upon request
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Certificate
- Degree
- Online
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
From a variety of theoretical vantage points, our PGCert Education - Children's Literature course provides you with an overview of the tumultuous and singular path that children's literature has undergone from its inception to the present.
You will gain knowledge of the many narrative construction techniques used in texts. And how you may use this component of your topic expertise in the primary classroom to help kids learn how to enjoy reading a variety of texts.
You will also explore a variety of texts currently available including:
- classic texts
- picture books
- novels in verse form
- literature in translation
- digital texts
Program structure
Modules
- Reading for Pleasure (20 credits)
- Children's literature through the ages (20 credits)
- Independent Study: Investigating Practice (20 credits)
Price
Requirements for applicants
Specific Entry Requirements
- a first degree in education
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
