Program Overview
The Education - Post-compulsory at Oxford Brookes University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education - Post-compulsory programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 3,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education - Post-compulsory programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["assessing learners\' needs", \'planning and preparing teaching and learning programmes for groups and individuals\', \'developing and using a range of teaching and learning techniques\', \'managing the learning process\', \'providing learners with support\', "assessing the outcomes of learning and learners\' achievements", \'reflecting on and evaluating your own performance, and planning for future practice\', \'working within a professional value base and conforming to agreed codes of professional practice.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements for full-time course (one year)
Teacher training for the education and training sector attracts students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. Applicants are welcome from any academic discipline that is taught in FE or post-compulsory education and training.
Admission is open to those with a good undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) or other professional / vocational qualification relevant to the subject you wish to teach. Degrees which may be suitable are: Accountancy, Agricultural Studies, Business, Communication, Construction, Engineering, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Nursing, Law, Mathematics, Media Studies, Sciences, Sport and Leisure, Tourism. This list is not exhaustive.
We also accept those with relevant vocational qualifications and experience who do not necessarily possess a degree.
Entrants should also possess English/communication and mathematics/numeracy at Level 2, normally GCSE grade A*-C or equivalent.
Entry requirements for part-time course (two years)
The part-time course is intended for teachers/lecturers or trainers already working in the post-compulsory sector.
GCSE English and maths A* - C are also required. Students who do not have this qualification will be required to achieve Communications and Numeracy at Level 2 or GCSE English Language before they are able to graduate.
You will need to be teaching for at least 50 hours during each of the academic years in which you undertake the course (100 hours in total). A degree is not necessary for admission to the course but you are required to have a Level 3 qualification which may be a vocational qualification in your subject. The course requires attendance of one day per week for two academic years.
All students are required to undergo a medical health check and require DBS (previously CRB) clearance.
International applications
International students requiring a Tier 4 visa cannot study this course at Swindon College, but can apply to study it at our other partners.
Preparation courses for International and EU students
We offer a range of courses to help you to meet the entry requirements for this course and also familiarise you with university life. You may also be able to apply for one student visa to cover both courses.
- Take our Pre-Master\'s course to help you to meet both the English language and academic entry requirements for your master\'s course.
- If you need to improve your English language, we have pre-sessional English language courses available to help you to meet the English language requirements of your chosen master\xc2\x92s.
If you are studying outside the UK, for more details about your specific country entry requirements, translated information, local contacts and programmes within your country, please have a look at our country pages.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 3,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 3,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Oxford Brookes University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford Brookes University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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