Program Overview

Study Options

• Part-time: 2 years
• Start date: September
• Location: Buxton & Leek College (Leek Campus)

Course Description

This course is designed for anyone who is teaching post-14 learners, paid or voluntary, in a further education (FE) setting, training establishment, special school, academy, prison or young offender institution. Teaching will build on your experiences, enabling you to put new ideas into practice. The course is also suitable for learners who are trainers as part of their role as current teaching assistants.

What You Will Study

This course offers a strong foundation for the professional development of teachers through practical teaching opportunities, underpinned with theoretical study and discourse.

How You Will Learn

You will learn through a mixture of coursework, observations of teaching practice, self-evaluation, reflective tasks, written assignments, presentations and some group tasks. Throughout the course, you will also deliver at least 50 hours of teaching.

Careers

After you have completed this course, this 120 credit Level 5/6 qualification enables you to achieve a full qualification to teach in the FE and skills sector (Post 14).

If you achieve a Level 5 Certificate of Education and wish to progress to graduate status, you may be able to top up to a BA (Hons) Education.

Getting You Career Ready

Your degree is only part of your story. We're here to help prepare you for life after university.

• Our staff have valuable and varied experiences in the workplace and beyond.
• We have great links to industry, providing opportunities to apply your learning through placements and real projects set by businesses.

Our Promise

We promise to provide an inclusive approach; supporting, advising and guiding you on your employability journey to success. We will listen to your needs and signpost opportunities for you to engage with up to three years after graduation.

How to Apply

Please look at our application deadlines before you apply.

When Should I Apply?

Our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages will show the intakes that are available and open to applications. It's best to apply early to secure your place and beat the rush.

Once we have received your application and supporting documents (such as qualifications or references), we will review it and contact you within 4 weeks to let you know if you have been successful or not.

UK Students

If you are applying to study part-time, or already have your qualifications, or wish to join at Year 2 or 3, you should apply directly to the University.

Additional Information About Your Studies

Teaching Hours

Like most universities, we operate extended teaching hours at the University of Derby, so contact time with your lecturers and tutors could be anytime between 9am and 9pm. Your timetable will usually be available on the website 24 hours after enrolment on to your course.

Course Updates

The information provided on this page is correct at the time of publication but course content, costs and other individual course details do change from time to time and are updated as often as possible, so please do check these pages again when making your final decision to apply for a course. Any updated course details will also be confirmed to you at application, enrolment and in your offer letter.

If you are thinking about transferring onto this course (into the second year for example), you should contact the programme leader for the relevant course information as modules may vary from those shown on this page.