BA in Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) - Pre-service
University of Stirling
Key Information
Campus location
Stirling, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
9 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
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Introduction
Overview
Do you want to become a lecturer in further education? If so, this is the qualification you need. Our pre-service Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) is a unique course that we tailor specifically to students who aspire to a career in the FE sector.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 We’re the only TQFE provider to offer a pre-service course for those wishing to progress to a teaching career in further education
#2 We’re 3rd in Scotland and top 5 in UK for Education Studies (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
#3 The course includes a placement period to increase your experience and employability
Curriculum
We’re one of just three Scottish Universities who are endorsed by the Scottish Government to offer the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE). It’s accredited by the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS) and you can register with them when you graduate. We’re also guided and informed by a Programme Advisory Group made up of colleagues from further education colleges.
It’s a qualification that will ensure you have the best start to a career in further education. As a pre-service student, you may have other teaching experience but wish to gain the TQFE qualification to work in the further education sector.
Our course is informed by the latest research and is practice-focused, ensuring you have a high quality learning experience. We also emphasise peer interaction and critical reflection in our teaching. The course also includes a placement opportunity in a further education institution to build your confidence in teaching and increase your employability.
Course details
This is a recognised teaching qualification if you’d like to pursue a career in the further education sector. You’ll follow a one year course which leads to a BA degree or an undergraduate diploma. Over the year you’ll cover five modules at SCQF Level 9 that are worth 120 credit points, including: Learner Diversity; Teaching and Assessment 1 and 2; Link Practice; and Professional Practice or Adult Education or International Comparative Vocational and Further Education.
We have strong links with the college sector, enabling us to arrange placements with various partner colleges throughout Scotland.