Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Further Education)
Study LevelLevel 7 Course TypeHigher Education Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationLister Building UCAS CodeX341Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Further Education) is a recognised, advanced teaching qualification. It delivers anambitious,contemporary curriculum for trainee teachers in and around the Bradford area.
The programme is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, values and skills to teach your subject specialism (vocational/academic) in the dynamic Further Education sector.
Available on a part-time in-service basis, the principal aims of the programme are to help you become a confident and competent teacher in your chosen field of expertise.
Course benefits
The course is delivered within the Margaret McMillan School of Education, in the heart of a thriving Further Education College and our team provide a supportive learning and teaching environment.
Specialist pathways to meet the needs of the local community.
Key Info
This course is for those who wish to teach 14+ in Further Education and training settings.
You will undertake academic modules in order to gain the knowledge and skills required for a career in teaching in an FE college or training provider.
You will be able to work alongside a mentor and other colleagues so that you can develop your teaching practice as a reflective practitioner.
You will be supported by qualified mentors in the workplace with an appropriate curriculum, and a large emphasis is put on work experience.
Qualification Gained: LEEDSTRU Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Further Education)
Semester 1
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Innovating Specialist Practice
- Developing Professional Practice
- Designing and Developing the Curriculum
Semester 2
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Theories of Learning
- 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.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education is recognised as a full teaching qualification for the FE sector and eligible for progression to QTLS – Qualified Teaching Learning and Skills. The QTLS is an optional post qualification professional recognition scheme run by the Society of Education and Training.
Other Costs: If you are studying as pre-service, there is a fee of £44 for a mandatory DBS check.>
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
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Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
