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Teaching Qualification Further Education PgCert

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Argyll

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

What is special about this course?

This PgCert Teaching Qualification Further Education is a one-year, part-time online programme to develop effective teaching by lecturers in colleges and tertiary establishments. It is ideally suited to lecturers who have degree-level qualifications in their subject and are looking to engage with teaching and learning at masters level.

It will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes to support your registration with the General Teaching Council of Scotland as a lecturer. The programme uses a collaborative approach to online learning, with activities designed to help you develop professional knowledge and understanding, engage in professional dialogue, and develop critical enquiry to inform practice.

You will develop your skills in reflective practice, and engage with educational theory, research, policy and complex professional issues in this sector of education. This programme will support you to develop your teaching practice, with positive outcomes for you and your learners.

This course is subject to a Scottish Government consultation.

Special features

  • The course is delivered fully online, allowing you the flexibility to fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments
  • You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the sector, from different colleges and subject areas
  • You will carry out reflective enquiry in your workplace
  • Successful completion of the course will give you a teaching qualification to support your registration as a lecturer with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

How will I study my course?

You will study through supported online learning using the university's virtual learning environment (VLE).

How long will my course last?

Part-time (structured): 1 year

Can I progress into further study?

You may wish to progress from the PgCert Teaching Qualification Further Education into masters level study in: MEd Tertiary and Higher Education
MEd Digital Pedagogyt
MEd Critical Enquiry

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 5,490per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

  • Campus address

    University of the Highlands and Islands, UHI House, Old Perth Road, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3JH, Scotland

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    86th out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    129 58%

    55th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    69th

    57

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