PGCert Tertiary Education with Teaching Qualification (Further Education) - in-service at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A part-time PGCert for lecturers and teaching staff working in further education colleges or similar settings, leading to a professionally recognised Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE). It is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland and based on the Professional Standards for Lecturers in Scotland's Colleges (2018). The course is open only to applicants with UK fee status.

Duration: 9 months part-time | Intake: August 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students explore social and cultural diversity, equality and inclusive practice, models of learning theory, and plan, implement and evaluate a small-scale teaching innovation. Teaching is by lectures and small-group workshops, normally three attendance days per module, with materials and recorded lectures online.

Career pathways

Teaching in further education colleges across Scotland and the UK, or further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, and current employment in an appropriate work environment such as a college. Literacy and numeracy: normally an SCQF level 6 award in English (or Qualifications Scotland communication level III) and an SCQF level 4 award in numeracy or Mathematics, or suitable evidence of attaining these. ICT skills equivalent to Intermediate 2 (SCQF level 5). Accredited prior learning exemptions apply for holders of specified PDAs or DELTA (fee reductions of £293 and £586 respectively). English language (applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening and 20 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,875 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full course fee; UK fee status only Source

Intake: August 2027

Duration: 9 months part-time

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