Diploma in Teaching (Further Education & Skills) (DiT) at University of Worcester

Programme overview

The Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) is a nationally recognised qualification for teaching in the vast, vibrant, and diverse Further Education sector. The course will qualify you to teach post-14 learners in a range of educational contexts such as FE Colleges, Sixth Form Colleges, independent training providers (ITPs), Adult Community Learning (ACL) providers, or offender learning. The diploma leads to a University of Worcester award but is taught at our partner institutions Halesowen College and Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet) . One module is taught by University of Worcester tutors, while the remainder of the diploma is taught by tutors from the chosen partner coll

Study mode: full-time | Location: Worcester, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Level 3 qualification or above in subject area the student wishes to teach. Eligible Level 3, or above, qualifications include: HND/HNC CGLI Advanced Craft Certificate OCR Advanced Qualifications NVQ/SVQ Level 3 A levels (GCE/VCE/Applied subjects) Edexcel/BTEC Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher) QAA-recognised Access courses European or International Baccalaureates Technical, commercial, or other appropriate professional qualification. GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 and above or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths are also required. T Levels may be used to meet the entry tariff requirements for this course. Find out more about T levels as UCAS tariff points here. If you do not have a Level 3 qualification, a reasonable expectation is that you hold the highest-level trade qualification available, unless you have particularly substantial professional experience. Qualifications not listed? Email our admissions office for advice: [email protected] . Additional requirements An Enhanced DBS check You will be sent details of how to apply for your DBS. You will need to pay for this. You may already be part of the DBS update servic

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,910 a year (2025/26). The standard fee for full-time home and EU students enrolling on the Diploma in Teaching in the 2025/26 academic year is £6,910 Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/diploma-in-teaching-further-education-skills-dit#how-to-apply

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