We have an experienced teaching team who have a good reputation for ensuring you receive a quality teaching and learning experience.
Not only will you be supported in your studies by the teaching team, you will receive help from our learning-centred staff in relation to academic and research skills.
As the course is validated by the University of Huddersfield, all processes, from admissions through to assessment, are regularly reviewed to ensure that there is compliance with the University’s academic regulations, equivalence in academic standards, appropriate staffing and resources are maintained and that there is a provision of a good quality Higher Education experience for all students on the programme.
- Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Becoming a Subject Specialist Tutor
- Being a Subject Specialist Tutor
- Policy and Professional Issues.
No prior teaching experience is needed. The course is particularly suitable if you have work experience in industry, business and administration, hair and beauty, social work, health service, uniformed services or armed forces.
You must:
- Have a HNC, CGLI Advanced, NVQ Level 3/4 or recognised professional qualification
- Be able to demonstrate appropriate work experience in the area you wish to teach
- Be prepared to undertake a placement to gain a minimum of 250 hours at a recognised training or education establishment. Voluntary teaching/ training may be acceptable (please ask for more details)
- Maths and English at Level 2. Be able to communicate in standard spoken and written English
In addition, you must also:
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.
Upon successful completion of this course you could go into employment as a College Lecturer or Teacher, Curriculum Team Leader, a Teacher in Uniformed Services or in learning and development. You could also be a teacher with adult and community learning as well as charitable organisations.
Throughout my courses and time at University Centre Rotherham, my tutors pushed me to excel and achieve my best. They made me feel capable of completing the degree and encouraged me to further my education. I am really glad I did!Kasey Windle-Heath BA Hons Media, Moving Image and Photography and PGCE
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2025-26. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.