PGCert Teaching Qualification in Further Education at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

The Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) is the in-service teaching qualification for lecturers in Scotland's Colleges and similar further education and training settings. The TQFE Programme at University of Aberdeen was accredited with commendation by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and is underpinned by the Professional Standards for Lecturers in Scotland’s Colleges (2018). TQFE helps you review your practice, extend your skills and knowledge in relation to the professional context in which you teach, and enhance the experience of your learners.

Duration: 9 months | Study mode: part-time (blended learning) | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Career pathways

The TQFE is an essential qualification required for registration as a college lecturer with the General Teaching Council in Scotland. It is also relevant to individuals working in a teaching capacity in a wide range of other tertiary settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You must already be employed in a teaching capacity in a college or other appropriate tertiary setting. For TQFE at SCQF level 9 you must normally have completed as a minimum an HNC (or equivalent) in a subject relevant to your area of teaching. For TQFE at SCQF level 11 you must have a good honours degree in a subject relevant to your area of teaching (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,740 a year (2025/26). UK fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 5,070 a year (2025/26). EU / international fee. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 9 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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