Program Overview
The FdA Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector at Edge Hill University is a Preparation Course programme in Education over 24 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 FdA Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 50 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the FdA Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector 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
- Quality Assurance of Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Key Theories in Teaching and Learning
- Reflective Professional Practice
- Research Strategies in Post-Compulsory Education and Training
- Curriculum Innovation in Post-Compulsory Education and Training
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- If you wish to register for the full award of six modules, you will require an Initial Teacher Training award of Certificate of Higher Education in Post Compulsory Education and Training (or similar/equivalent). The award must provide a minimum of 120 credits at level 4 and should be endorsed by either Further Education National Training Organization (FENTO) or Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK).
- You will also require GCSEs (or an appropriate equivalent) at grade C in English and mathematics.
- You must be working within the post-compulsory sector of Lifelong Learning but there is no stipulation that your employment is full-time. It should, however, be sustainable over the duration of the programme and offer you the likelihood of successfully completing the assessment activities identified.
- Medical clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, previously CRB) clearance will be provided by your place of employment and confirmation that these are clear and current will be required.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 50 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 50 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, United Kingdom
Edge Hill University is a campus-based public university in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England. The university, which originally opened in 1885 as Edge Hill College, was the first non-denominational...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months