You should normally be in employment as a teacher or trainer at a recognised training or educational establishment for a minimum of 250 hours (at least 125 hours in any one year). Voluntary teaching/training may be acceptable in some circumstances (please check with your local centre).

• UK first degree (normally 2:2 or above) or equivalent related to your specialist area
• At least a Level 3 or equivalent related to your specialist area
• Level 2 Maths and English
• Relevant work experience in some specialist subject areas

In addition you must also:

• provide confirmation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• provide one satisfactory reference
• complete a satisfactory interview
• identify a work-based mentor who can support you in your subject specialism

If you already hold a teaching qualification at level 4 or above or have substantial knowledge and experience of teaching you may be able to make a claim for accreditation of prior learning.

The course is particularly suitable if you have work experience and/or qualifications in industry, including business and administration, hair and beauty, health and social care, public services or construction, engineering and many other vocational areas.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups.

If you study at the university centre, youll normally be offered a place on the Postgraduate Certificate in Education or the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Advanced PGCE in Lifelong Learning).

Alternatively, you may be considered for a place on the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education.