PGDip Teaching Studies (Online)
University of Birmingham
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Postgraduate Diploma

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SEP-25

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Course overviewDo you have at least 60 masters level credits from an Initial Teacher Education programme? Unsure what to do next but keen to make use of the credits, engage in professional development, and perhaps progress to a Masters?Our part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Studies provides a distinctive research- and practice-focused programme to develop your educational knowledge, understanding and skills.Course StructureThis course will run over 1 year in a part-time mode.Course ...Read more

Course overview
Do you have at least 60 masters level credits from an Initial Teacher Education programme? Unsure what to do next but keen to make use of the credits, engage in professional development, and perhaps progress to a Masters?

Our part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Studies provides a distinctive research- and practice-focused programme to develop your educational knowledge, understanding and skills.

Course Structure
This course will run over 1 year in a part-time mode.

Course delivery
The modules on the PGDip Teaching Studies programme will be delivered through through online and distance learning. Content includes research methods and research ethics, which support the development of research-based knowledge, understanding and skills and equip students to undertake research in practice.

Each module has a 4000-word assignment and includes the integration of research, policy, review and professional practice. Assignments can be tailored by you to suit your particular interests and career and professional development needs, depending on your setting, phase, specialism, role and experience.

Career opportunities
The Teaching Studies PGDip equips you for leadership roles in education, enhancing your expertise in teaching and learning. Whether you're advancing in your current role or exploring new opportunities, the course provides valuable research skills to help boost your career prospects.

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44/101
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18th
CUG Ranking
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13th

Entry requirements

To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the courses Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.

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£3,634 per year

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£9,067 per year

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£9,067 per year

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University of Birmingham
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