Program Overview
The Education - Further Education 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 - 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education - 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
- [\'Definitions of pedagogy and its role in effective teaching and learning with comparisons of different international approaches to pedagogical approaches.\', "The importance of \'knowledge\' in pedagogical practice", \'A critical analysis of the way that theories of learning - behaviorist, cognitivist, constructivist and humanist inform pedagogical choice and practice.\', \'A critical analysis of a range of models of learning and their appropriateness to the FE context including experiential, inductive and problem based.\', \'Consideration of the theory of analogy and its place in FE teaching and learning.\', \'The role of technology in changing pedagogical approaches.\', \'The academic divide, vocational pedagogy and communities of practice and changing localities for pedagogy.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
Students should normally have a first degree.
English language requirements
6.0-7.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking (see individual course details)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
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