University of Portsmouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
If you have a level 3 qualification and several years' professional experience in a relevant subject area, plus a desire to help students begin their careers through further education, this Certificate in Further Education and Training (CertEd) course will enable you to teach at college level. On this course, you'll learn the most effective teaching techniques by spending time on teaching placements in real education settings and exploring teaching theory in lectures and seminars. You'll also develop subject specific knowledge by working closely with course teachers and work-based subject mentors. If you're not yet working or teaching in further education, you can study this course online by distance learning. If you do already have a role in further education, you can study part-time by distance learning. You'll still do your teaching placements in person and be a student of the University of Portsmouth, so you’ll have access to all of our facilities and support. After the course, you'll be able to take up teaching roles in further education colleges, sixth-form colleges and private training providers, or to top up your Certificate to a full Bachelor’s degree. You can start this course in September or January.
- Develop your skills as a teacher through practical experience in the classroom and theoretical study around further education
- Join fellow professionals from many different backgrounds for lectures and seminars, creating an effective peer network where you can share ideas and experiences
- Get more than 100 hours of work experience on teaching placements arranged by the University (full-time only)
- Be eligible for membership of the Society for Education & Training (SET) when you graduate, which enables you to work towards Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status
- further education colleges
- sixth-form colleges
- private training providers
- public services
- voluntary organisations
Modules
Full-time Year 1 Core modules:
- Learning and Teaching in Further Education (Dl) L4 (30 credits)
- Current Themes and Policy in Curriculum Design (Dl) L5 (30 credits)
- Educational Research in Practice (Dl) L5 (30 credits)
- Professional Practice in your Subject Area (Dl) L5 (30 credits)
Assessment method
You'll complete two teaching blocks over the course of study, with each teaching block consisting of two modules. Each module consists of two to three assignments. You’ll be assessed through:
- research-based essays
- teaching practice files
- digital presentations
- lesson observations
- logging personal development
How to apply
31Jan
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition part time students are required to have secured their own teaching placement with at least 100 teaching hours plus 75 non-teaching hours per year and have an identified subject mentor. Full time students will be provided with a teaching placement by the university.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting the course.
Health checks
Applicants must pass Occupational Health check before starting the course.
Interview
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £3630 | Year 1 |
| International | £3630 | Year 1 |
| England | £3630 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3630 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3630 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3630 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £3630 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £3630 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.
For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP