Barnsley College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course, validated by Leeds Trinity University, helps you develop the required skills, knowledge and professional values to be a highly effective teacher. You will have the option to work in Further Education colleges, Sixth Form colleges, adult and community learning, independent training providers and prison education. With a significant proportion of your time spent on placement, you’ll gain the real-world experience that you need to prepare you for a fulfilling career in education. The programme requires 120 credits and includes a minimum of ten teaching observations to prepare you for a fulfilling career in education.
Modules
You will complete the following modules as part of the programme: Planning and Assessing Learning in the Post Compulsory Education Context The Role of Theory and the Use of Evidence Informed Practice Exploring Contemporary Issues in Post Compulsory Education Reflective Teaching Practice 1 Reflective Teaching Practice 2 As a full-time trainee, you would typically be committed to a Monday-to-Friday week of academic and professional study, consisting of two full days per week of on-campus study, two days per week of teaching placement (arranged by the yourself and agreed with the College), as well as one day per week of independent study and research.
Assessment method
Your assessment will be a combination of assessments, practical teaching experience, reflective practice and a minimum of 10 observations. You will need to demonstrate that you have developed the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to be a successful teacher.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are not currently accepting international applications
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above or an equivalent qualification at Level 2 or above Good information and communications (ICT) skills You will need to undertake an interview with the Course Leader You will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS check You must be deemed fit to teach You must secure a placement in an appropriate post-compulsory education and training setting (e.g. further education college). The placement should be at least 250 hours between the month of September the month of April (for example: September 2025 – the end of April 2026); at least 150 hours of this should be teaching practice within your subject specialism with 100 hours of professional practice (which includes team meetings, planning, interviews, assessment meetings, provider-wide sessions and a second placement of 20 hours observing teaching practice within a different curriculum department).
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Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
You will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS check You must be deemed fit to teach
Interview
You will need to undertake an interview with the Course Leader
English language requirements
GCSE English at grade 4/C or above or an equivalent qualification at Level 2 or above
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6995 | Year 1 |
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
Fees quoted are based on 2024 entry and are subject to change for 2025
Provider information
Barnsley College University Centre
PO Box No 266
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2YW