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International/EU: £14,415 per year
Course summary
- Qualify to teach in Post-16 and Further Education.
- Become eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.
- Undertake 120 hours of teaching, either in your place of work or on an arranged placement.
- Study six theoretical and practice-based modules, examining teaching methods, behaviour and other subjects.
Gain the qualifications, skills and experience you need to teach in further education settings. The course is suitable for both new and practising teachers as you'll learn practical and theoretical skills invaluable to your career.
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How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You study subjects that are vital to your theoretical understanding of teaching and learning. You will learn to plan and execute lessons. How to support learners and manage the classroom. You will track your own progress against the Teaching Standards and gain practical teaching experience. You will have support from mentors and tutors.
You learn through
- lectures, tutorials and seminars
- written assignments
- placements
- presentations
- planning and evaluating exercises
- preparing teaching material
- assessment of your practical teaching
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
Work placements
You apply the course theory through your teaching practice. This consists of at least 120 hours teaching over either one year or two. During the course, University staff and your placement or workplace mentor assess your teaching practice eight times. We have partnerships with a range of settings across the post-16 and further education sector, who provide us with a wide range of placement opportunities.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- further education colleges
- school sixth forms
- adult and community learning providers
- private training companies
- public services
- voluntary sector
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work in
- further education colleges
- sixth form colleges
- schools
- public services
- private training organisations
- voluntary sector
- educational development
- local education authorities
- non-governmental organisations
- charities
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
Typically you need
• a level 3 qualification in your specialist subject
• level two (GCSE) or equivalent in English and mathematics*.
• experience of a Post-16 / Further Education teaching environment, that enables you to demonstrate awareness of your subject or specialist context in Post-16.
• the skills and commitment to benefit from higher education
In-service students must have evidence that they are already working as a teacher or tutor, will teach a minimum of 60 hours in each year of the course, and that their employer will provide a specialist mentor to support them
If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to a selection event, and you should bring a passport or photo driving licence with you. You can bring other forms of photo ID for the selection event, but if you do, you will still need to present valid identity documents required by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at your pre-course day. View our selection event guidance to ensure you understand the selection process.
You must also complete a declaration of criminal convictions and health check forms.
* GCSE mathematics and English equivalents are
• equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk
• functional skills English and functional skills maths
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 7.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
International and European entry qualifications
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Exploring Your Specialist Context | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Practical |
| Module: Extending Teaching For Learning | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Introduction To Learning, Teaching And Assessment | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Professional Practice 1 | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Professional Practice 2 | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: The Learner Experience | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 is £9,250 per year.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Teaching and education courses (PDF, 257.5KB)Legal information
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