Program Overview
The Teaching Qualification (Further Education) at University of Dundee is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 Teaching Qualification (Further Education) 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 3,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,495 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching Qualification (Further Education) 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
- distance, on-line learning
- two highly recommended module workshops
- support via blog, email, VLE, online tutorials and telephone
- University tutor team and College mentor
- observation of teaching practice
- written formative activities and summative assignment
- Aileen McGuigan, Programme Director
- Lucy Golden, Programme Convenor, VLE
- Lorraine Syme-Smith, Programme Convenor, Observations
- Lynn Gray, Seconded Programme Tutor
- Shona Robertson, Seconded Programme Tutor
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Postgraduate - degree or relevant professional qualification
All applicants must meet the following minimum core skills requirements: Literacy/Communication SCQF Level 6; ICT SCQF Level 5; and Numeracy SCQF Level 4.
Credit is available for those with recognised teaching qualifications.
TQFE participants are required to undertake 120 hours of teaching during the course of the programme and may \xc2\x96 at application stage \xc2\x96 be asked to provide evidence that this requirement will be met (e.g. in the form of a letter from employer).
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,495 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,495 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Dundee 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 University of Dundee
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