University of Stirling BA in Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) - In-service
University of Stirling

University of Stirling

BA in Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) - In-service

Stirling, United Kingdom

BA

9 months

English

Part time

Aug 2026

On-Campus

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Key Summary

    About: The BA in Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) is designed for those already teaching in further education settings. This in-service program allows you to enhance your teaching skills and pursue professional development while continuing to work. The curriculum covers essential topics in pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment strategies tailored to the further education sector.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can advance their careers as further education teachers, educational leaders, curriculum developers, or assessors. This qualification opens opportunities in various educational settings, increasing your expertise and employability in the education field.

Overview

If you’re a lecturer in Further Education or vocational education, this is the qualification you need. Our in-service TQFE qualification will benefit you if you work in a further education or college environment, with experience of your subject area and training, teaching or coaching experience at an appropriate level.

We’re one of just four Scottish Universities endorsed by the Scottish Government to offer the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE), and it’s accredited by the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS). You can register with GTCS when you graduate, and your qualification will ensure you’re a professionally recognised lecturer.

Our TQFE is unique in emphasising the importance of critical reflection, peer learning and peer assessment. We value the knowledge and skills you can bring to the course and encourage you to critically reflect on your existing teaching practice. Feedback from our previous students has been very positive about these features of the course.

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