PGDip Teaching Studies (Online) at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Do you have at least 60 masters level credits from an Initial Teacher Education programme? Unsure what to do next but keen to make use of the credits, engage in professional development, and perhaps progress to a Masters?. Our part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Studies provides a distinctive research- and practice-focused programme to develop your educational knowledge, understanding and skills.

Department: Teacher Education (Continuing Professional Development) | Duration: This course will run over 1 year in a part time mode. | Study mode: online | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The three modules on the Teaching Studies PGDip will allow you to identify and investigate aspects of professional practice as qualified teachers with the aim of improving that practice. Because some Universities award more than 40 Masters Level credits for an Initial Teacher Education PGCE, the following will apply:.

Career pathways

The Teaching Studies PGDip equips you for leadership roles in education, enhancing your expertise in teaching and learning. Whether you're advancing in your current role or exploring new opportunities, the course provides valuable research skills to help boost your career prospects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

60 credits towards Master's study. Additionally, you must:. receive a satisfactory reference from an academic and/ or professional person who can comment on their academic learning and/ or professional practice in learning and teaching. provide a personal statement that clearly explains a rationale for wanting to complete an MA where learning and teaching is the focus. provide evidence (via their previous qualification(s), personal statement and/ or reference) that earlier study contributing the 60 credits (above) was in an area relevant to learning and teaching practice. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,930 a year (2027/28). Part-time Source

International applicants: GBP 9,690 a year (2027/28). Part-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: This course will run over 1 year in a part time mode.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=COS172

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