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BTEA and PGCE in UK

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  • 27-02-2013 4:01pm
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    zachysmithy
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    I have read conflicting things about the Back to Education Allowance for a PGCE in the UK. I have searched through the rules and it seems that it is not applicable to postgraduate courses outside Ireland, but I have heard of people getting it to do the PGCE (teaching qualification) as it is the equal of the HDip in Education here.

    To be honest, I have a feeling I already know the answer (no, the rules seem pretty clear), but I thought I'd enquire here as I have heard of people getting it whilst doing this course in case I'm misreading something.


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    Annasopra
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    zachysmithy wrote: »
    I have read conflicting things about the Back to Education Allowance for a PGCE in the UK. I have searched through the rules and it seems that it is not applicable to postgraduate courses outside Ireland, but I have heard of people getting it to do the PGCE (teaching qualification) as it is the equal of the HDip in Education here.

    To be honest, I have a feeling I already know the answer (no, the rules seem pretty clear), but I thought I'd enquire here as I have heard of people getting it whilst doing this course in case I'm misreading something.

    does this answer your question?

    http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Back-to-Education-Allowance-Scheme.aspx
    1.8.1 Postgraduate Study

    From 1 January 2003, the postgraduate option of the Back To Education Allowance is payable only to persons who wish to pursue a postgraduate course of study that leads to a Higher Diploma (H.Dip.) qualification in any discipline or to persons in pursuit of a Professional Diploma in Education hitherto known as a Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary & Secondary Teaching) [NVQ Level 8].

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    zachysmithy
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭zachysmithy


    mango salsa wrote: »
    does this answer your question?

    http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Back-to-Education-Allowance-Scheme.aspx

    Thanks! I think that could be the grey area, the PGCE is the exact equivalent of the PGDE so maybe it is covered, but it doesn't say it exactly. I have a feeling its not covered because its overseas but I've heard of people getting it.


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    Nickdiaz
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    Have we got a confirmation on this yet? In the same situation.


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