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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Leading Learning & Transformative Practice in Colleges (with TQFE)

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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9 monthsDuration
£1,800Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Strathclyde, the PgCert Leading Learning & Transformative Practice in Colleges (with TQFE) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 9-month part-time structure. This programme aims to provide a student-centred, socially-progressive and research-informed journey to enable students to lead learning and transformative practice in colleges. It encourages an active, questioning and enquiring stance while placing sustainability and inclusivity at its core. It allows students to demonstrate achievement of the Professional Standards for Lecturers in Scotland’s Colleges and subsequently register as a College Lecturer with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. International tuition fees are £1,800 per year, home/UK fees are £1,800 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Transformative Pedagogies and Learning Practice
Professional Standards for College Lecturers
Inclusive and Sustainable Education Leadership
Research Methods for Educational Practice
Curriculum Design and Delivery in Colleges
Student-Centred Learning and Social Progression
Mentoring and Professional Development
Work-Based Learning and Reflective Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements The University is committed to widening access and takes a contextual approach to its admissions decisions. It will help to develop skills of critical reflection and professional evaluation leading to the presentation and defence of a portfolio, mapping the student’s own professional learning against the relevant professional standard. Module 3 is assessed by a portfolio of evidence presented and discussed at a professional viva.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,800

per year

Total Course Cost (9 months)£1,800

Home Student Fee

£1,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Strathclyde

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,500£33,000
3 years£23,000£29,000£34,500
5 years£28,000£37,000£43,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde offers Leading Learning & Transformative Practice in Colleges (with TQFE) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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