About the course

Due to government changes, if you complete this award, you may also be able to gain employment in a secondary school setting, particularly in the post-14 age range - subject to the completion of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS). It is ideal for graduates wishing to teach their degree subject across a range of settings in the education and training sector.

　　For students who are following the specialist SEND route you complete an additional subject knowledge enhancement module. This module will ensure that you are fully conversant with the expectations of teaching SEND within a range of education and training contexts. It will include enquiry-based learning tasks to ensure that you fully understand the assessment of students with SEND and the multi-agency working required in this area.

　　This course has been developed to embed The Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training, and it combines academic study with substantial placement experience and observation of practice. The course is designed to develop your knowledge and skills and enable you to fully meet the professional standards of the sector. This one year full-time programme comprises five modules across four key strands (professional skills, research, theory and specialist knowledge). These are delivered across the year to allow understanding, skills and practical application to take place over time. The strands of the programme are delivered concurrently to ensure that you make explicit links between all aspects of your learning.

　　The course begins with a two week intensive block of teaching that quickly provides you with core strategies and a basic understanding of learning and teaching (L&T). This is included to ensure that you are supported to fully engage with your teaching practice placements from the outset. Following the intensive teaching block, you normally attend your placement setting for three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) and attend taught/ teaching related sessions over the remaining two days per week (Thursday and Friday). You also attend one CPD session per week and additional specialist subject teaching days during the course. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£12,000

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Middlesbrough
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Middlesbrough

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Teesside University

GCSE (or standard equivalent) in English grade C (4) or above.

　　First degree (minimum of a 2:2). In exceptional cases prospective students who do not meet this criterion but are able to demonstrate suitable significant experience and/or further study may be considered for the programme.

　　A teaching practice placement of at least 100 hours in an appropriate context (this must be arranged by you and evidenced through a teaching practice agreement signed by the placement provider).

　　Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

　　Successful completion of a formal interview that demonstrates:

　　intellectual and academic suitability for the course,

　　possession of the appropriate attitudes and values expected of a teacher working in the education and training sector,

　　the ability to communicate clearly and accurately in standard English.

　　IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Teesside University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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