PGCert Leading Learning & Transformative Practice in Colleges (with TQFE) at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

This online part-time programme leads to the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) and allows registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. It is offered as a Graduate Certificate (SCQF level 9) or a Postgraduate Certificate (level 11) and is assessed through professionally authentic methods including observations of practice and a viva.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: Online, part-time: 9 months (standard) or 21 months (extended) | Intake: August | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three 20-credit modules, taken over 9 months (standard route) or two in year one and one in year two (21-month extended route), after an induction and a self-audit against the Professional Standards for Lecturers in Scotland's Colleges. Delivery combines weekly directed online activity with fortnightly 90-minute seminars; assessment includes a written assignment, two observations of practice, a digital presentation and a professional viva.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be employed within a college and able to undertake 120 hours of teaching practice. Postgraduate Certificate (level 11) entry: a relevant degree (SCQF level 9 or 10) from a UK institution or an equivalent recognised overseas degree. Graduate Certificate (level 9) entry: a relevant HND at SCQF level 8 or HNC at SCQF level 7 where it is the highest available in the subject, other equivalent qualifications, or relevant education, industry and professional experience. Contextual admissions and recognition of prior learning apply. Application deadline: mid-August.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,800 for the whole programme (2026/27). Single tuition fee shown for the programme (Scotland; England, Wales & Northern Ireland); no international fee stated Source

Intake: August

Duration: Online, part-time: 9 months (standard) or 21 months (extended)

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