Course summary
If you’re looking to progress into a career teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, including sixth form and further education colleges, adult education and a wide range of other training and educational settings, then this course could be ideal for you. We welcome applicants with industrial skills and/or relevant academic qualifications and a passion for teaching and training others. Why Lifelong Learning? Upon successful completion of this course, you may be eligible to proceed to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training. QTLS is the full professional status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning sector. During the course you’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills to play a full part in teaching and curriculum development. We know there’s no substitute for the classroom environment, so we’ll give you the opportunity to go on placement with one of our partnership institutions. On your placement you’ll be able to observe experienced teachers, gain practical hands-on experience and benefit from one-to-one mentoring to help develop the skills you’ll need to become an outstanding and effective teacher. Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Trainees will be notified when applicable. Upon successful completion of your postgraduate studies, progression onto the following programmes may be of interest : - Masters in Education Studies Upon successful completion of this course, you may be eligible to proceed, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. This is the full professional status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
Modules
Core Modules:
- Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Becoming a Subject Specialist Teacher (Practice Based)
- Being a Subject Specialist Teacher (Practice Based)
- Curriculum and Context
Assessment method
The primary way of delivering this programme is on Campus. On this course you’ll have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding needed to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, and the ability to identify your ongoing needs for professional development. The course helps to prepare you for playing a full part in the teaching, administrative, and curriculum development activities in colleges and in other education and training organisations. As part of the course, you’ll complete a subject specialist module and will be able to attend the culminating conference at the University of Huddersfield. You’ll be informed of the exact dates during the first year of the course. The focus of this course is on practical teaching. You’ll have the opportunity to gain experience of learning and teaching alongside other professionals with support from tutors and work-based mentors. You’ll be supported to gain competence in planning, teaching and learning; and in working with students; with assessment of your progress taking place in formal classrooms and in student-centred learning situations. In addition, you’ll be taught through a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials and interactive workshops and you’ll have a personal tutor who’ll be assigned to you throughout your studies to support your ongoing wellbeing and ensure that you have a positive learning experience. Assessments vary and include essays, the creation of resources to support learning, seminars, and presentations.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: - UK first degree (an honours degree typically 2:2 or above, or a Masters) - In all cases, entry will be conditional on satisfactory progress and achievement in Year One of the course, with transfer to the Professional Graduate Certificate available for those not meeting this condition. - If this degree is not in the candidate’s main teaching area, they will normally be required to hold a National Vocational qualification (NVQ) level 3 or 4 (or an equivalent qualification), in the subject area forming their main teaching base. - GCSE Maths grade C/4 or Level 2 - GCSE English grade C/4 or Level 2 - Relevant work experience in some specialist subject areas In addition you must also: - provide confirmation of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check - provide one satisfactory reference - complete a satisfactory professional discussion - identify a work-based mentor who can support you in your subject specialism The course is particularly suitable if you have work experience and/or qualifications in industry, including business and administration, hair and beauty, health and social care, public services or construction, engineering and many other vocational areas. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups. 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. We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7940 | 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
Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment)
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
• Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may want to buy your own copies)
• Printing and photocopying
If your programme includes a work placement, you may be required to pay for a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Provider information
DN Colleges Group
The Hub
Chappell Drive
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 2RF