Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Further Education) with English, ESOL and Literacy
| Study Level | Level 7 |
| Duration | 1 Academic Year |
| Study Mode | Full-time |
| Start Date | September 2025 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Higher Education)
Study LevelLevel 7 Course TypeHigher Education Duration2 Academic Years Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationLister BuildingOverview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Higher Education) is a recognised, advanced teaching qualification.
This course trains you to teach your specialist subject (vocational or academic) in colleges. Learn practical skills, develop inclusive teaching methods, and stay up to date with the latest in the Higher Education sector.Course benefits
- Contemporary course content
- Specialist pathways – meeting the needs of the local community
- Opportunities to study in or pre-service, and with flexibility at either full or part-time
- Aligned with occupational standards
Key Info
The principal aims of the programme are to:
- Gain the skills and knowledge to become a competent, confident and ambitious teacher.
- Promote fairness and opportunity in education.
- Stay up to date on the latest teaching methods. You will keep up with new research, what teacher organisations are recommending, and any recent government changes in education.
- Develop a commitment to lifelong learning and Continual Professional Development.
- Develop graduates who have an analytical and reflective approach to professional practice in which theory, academic understanding and pedagogy are inter-related and integrated through Level 5 study.
Qualification Gained: LEEDSTRU Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Higher Education)
Year 1: Semester 1
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Innovating Specialist Practice
Semester 2
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Theories of Learning
Year 2: Semester 1
- Developing Professional Practice
- Designing and Developing the Curriculum
Semester 2
- Developing Professional Practice
- Improving Practice through Action Research
Applicants should normally have achieved the following prior to registration for the programme:Admissions criteria
- Honours degree. Candidates will normally be required to have at least a 2:2.
- Level 3+ subject relevant qualification.
- An eligible GCSE/Level 2 Maths and English qualification or equivalency*.
- Relevant experience/prior learning.
- Enhanced DBS and health check, successful interview.
*full list of eligible maths/English quals:Eligible maths and English qualifications | Society for Education and Training (et-foundation.co.uk)
You will be assessed on teaching practice via observations conducted by teacher educators in collaboration with specialist mentors Constructive developmental feedback will be provided to guide you on areas for improvement in your practice, ensuring that by the end of the programme you are teaching at the expected level according to occupational standards.
On completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (HE) you will be eligible to progress to professional recognition with the college’s Advance HE Fellowship scheme.
Notice: Fees are currently under review and will be posted as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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