PGDip Tertiary Education with Teaching Qualification (Further Education) - pre-service

University of Stirling

Further Education (FE) colleges are essential in shaping the workforce to meet the changing needs of industry and the national economy. In 2022/23 alone, Scotland’s colleges delivered education to over 248,000 students (Audit Scotland, 2024). Our PGDip Tertiary Education with Teaching Qualification (Further Education) (Pre-Service) is for anyone looking to start a rewarding career in college lecturing. It’s the nationally recognised qualification required to become an FE lecturer. You must be qualified in the subject area you want to teach. This must be to a level higher than the top level of qualification they are able to teach. The course is currently open only to applicants domiciled in the UK. Undertake a work placement in an FE college On this TQFE course you’ll gain valuable practical work experience in one of our partner colleges across Scotland. It’s a rich, context sensitive, learning experience. Support is provided by university tutors and experienced college staff. Develop your education skills and knowledge On our tertiary education qualification, you’ll: explore the main theories of curriculum, learning and teaching; gain work-based skills required of a college lecturer; develop your understanding of social and cultural diversity, issues relating to equality and equity, and the concept of inclusive practice; engage in critical, reflective practice; become confident in employing digital technologies; evaluate the impact of your own teaching practice. Study a professionally accredited qualification This tertiary education qualification is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. This means it’s a recognised teaching qualification. The course is also based on the Professional Standards for Lecturers in Scotland’s Colleges (2020). Benefit from expert teaching staff and our network of partner colleges Learn from expert teaching staff who have extensive links across a network of partner colleges within the FE sector in Scotland. We work with our partner colleges and the GTCS to continually evolve the course based on industry needs.