Course summary
If you're aiming to build a career in teaching within the Lifelong Learning Sector - whether in sixth form, further education colleges, adult education, or various other training environments - this course could be the perfect fit for you. We invite applicants with industry experience, relevant academic qualifications, and a passion for teaching and training others to apply. Why Choose Lifelong Learning?
- Upon completion, you may be eligible to earn Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, the recognised professional qualification for Lifelong Learning Sector teachers.
- Develop key skills in teaching and curriculum development, with a focus on your subject area and broader sector knowledge.
- Gain hands-on experience through placements at our partner institutions, where you’ll observe expert teachers, practice teaching, and receive mentorship to become an effective educator.
Modules
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education Full-time Core modules: Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment Becoming a Subject Specialist Teacher Being a Subject Specialist Teacher Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include: Curriculum and Context English as an Additional Language (EAL): Curriculum and Context SEND: Curriculum and Context EDI and Social Justice: Curriculum and Context Part-time Year 1: Core modules: Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment Becoming a Subject Specialist Teacher Year 2: Core modules: Being a Subject Specialist Teacher Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include: Curriculum and Context English as an Additional Language (EAL) SEND: Curriculum and Context EDI and Social Justice: Curriculum and Context Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Full-time Core modules: Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment Becoming a Subject Specialist Teacher Being a Subject Specialist Teacher Choose one from a list which may include: Curriculum and Context English as an Additional Language (EAL): Curriculum and Context SEND: Curriculum and Context EDI and Social Justice: Curriculum and Context Part-time Year 1: Core modules: Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment Becoming a Subject Specialist Teacher Year 2:* Core modules: Being a Subject Specialist Teacher Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include: Curriculum and Context English as an Additional Language (EAL) SEND: Curriculum and Context EDI and Social Justice: Curriculum and Context Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Advanced PGCE) Full-time Core modules: Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment Becoming a Subject Specialist Teacher Being a Subject Specialist Teacher Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include: Curriculum and Context English as an Additional Language (EAL): Curriculum and Context SEND: Curriculum and Context EDI and Social Justice: Curriculum and Context Part-time Year 1: Core modules: Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment Becoming a Subject Specialist Teacher Year 2: Core modules: Being a Subject Specialist Teacher Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include: Curriculum and Context English as an Additional Language (EAL) SEND: Curriculum and Context EDI and Social Justice: Curriculum and Context
Assessment method
There’s a wide range of assessment activity including the creation of resources to support learning, seminars, lectures and presentations. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Entry requirements
No prior teaching experience is needed. The course is particularly suitable if you have relevant qualifications and some experience in your industry and/or subject specialism. * UK degree (normally 2:2 or above) or equivalent related to your specialist area * Relevant work experience in some specialist subject areas * Level 2 Maths and English In addition you must also: * provide Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances * provide two satisfactory references * complete a satisfactory interview We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups. If you study at the university centre, you’ll normally be offered a place on the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education. Alternatively, you may be considered for a place on the Postgraduate Certificate in Education or the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Advanced PGCE in Lifelong Learning). The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applications from under-represented groups in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities. Applicants with disabilities are under no obligation to declare their disabilities, but the University is committed to making the adjustments necessary to promote positively equality and access for disabled applicants. Applicants are encouraged to identify any special arrangements they may require. General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by visiting the University's Disability Support webpages (https://students.hud.ac.uk/help/disability/).
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.
https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £4767.5* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4767.5* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4767.5* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4767.5* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4767.5* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4767.5* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The information provided below is for those applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2025/26. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy. This webpage will be updated with 2026/27 tuition fees as information becomes available.
The part-time tuition fee for this course for 2025/26 entry will be £4,767.50. Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition supervision and examinations.
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit (https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/)
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH