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PG Certificate Leading Learning and Transformative Practice in Colleges (with TQFE)

University of Strathclyde

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University of Strathclyde

Course options

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Online Campus

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    9 Months

Course summary

Study with us Obtain the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) by undertaking our innovative programme in Leading Learning & Transformative Practice in Colleges. Allows for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. The programme is available at undergraduate level as a Graduate Certificate (level 9) or at postgraduate level as a Postgraduate Certificate (level 11).online, part-time over 9 months or 21 months to suit personal and work commitmentssocially progressive with an explicit focus on teaching in colleges as a means of making a positive difference to societystudent-centred with a clear focus on context-relevant learning and active participation with peersuses professionally authentic assessment approaches (including patchwork, professional enquiry and viva)progression to other qualifications (e.g. Masters or Doctorate) is possible and encouraged Why this course? This programme aims to provide a student-centred, socially-progressive and research-informed journey to enable students to lead learning and transformative practice in colleges. It encourages an active, questioning and enquiring stance while placing sustainability and inclusivity at its core. It allows students to demonstrate achievement of the Professional Standards for Lecturers in Scotland’s Colleges and subsequently register as a College Lecturer with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. The programme models a transformative learning pedagogical approach for and with students. Students will have significant opportunities to collaborate with others from their own college, other colleges and in subject groups. Students will engage in directed online activities on a weekly basis and every 2 weeks, will attend a 90 minute seminar with their tutors and peers. Please note, those on the 21-month route will have less activities and seminars to engage in and attend in year 1. Authentic and work-based assessment approaches are employed and uniquely, includes written assignment, two observations of practice, digital presentation and a professional viva (verbal examination) at the end of the programme. Students need to be employed within a college to be able to undertake 120 hours of teaching practice required by the Scottish Government to be awarded the TQFE. Uniquely, we offer students the option of undertaking this programme over 9 or 21 months to suit their personal and work commitments.

Application deadline

11/08/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 200month

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    38th

  • Campus address

    University of Strathclyde, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G1 1XQ, Scotland

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Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Electrical & Electronic Engineering

    18th out of 72 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    203 90%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    25th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    24th

    6

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