Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Education and Training

About Course

Objective:

The Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Education, Training, and Skills is designed for graduates aspiring to teach in the education, training, and skills sector, including further education colleges and private training providers. This program offers a pathway into teaching within the Further Education and Skills sector, leading to a recognised and robust teaching qualification valued across the industry.

Entry requirements:

This is a stand-alone qualification but there are entry requirements. Applicants must have obtained one of the following:

LMQ Level 5 Advanced National Diploma in Education and Training qualification or have obtained one of the following:

  • A UK Degree or Overseas equivalents.
  • Level 5 qualifications from another internationally recognised awarding body or approved Overseas Institutes of Higher Education.

Equivalences:

This qualification is equivalent to the following:

Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

  • Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Graduate Diplomas, Graduate Certificates

Regulated Qualifications Framework for England and Northern Ireland

  • Technical/Vocational Qualifications Level 6

Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales

  • Vocational Qualifications, Professional Certificates in Education, Apprenticeships

National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland

  • Higher Diplomas

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

  • Bachelor’s/Ordinary Degrees, Technical Apprenticeships, PDA, SVQ, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificates, Award

Progression:

The successful candidates have a wider opportunity to progress onto the higher-level qualifications. As this qualification is equivalent to Level 6 (QCF/RQF), the candidates are eligible to gain direct entry into a masters degree programmes. 

Units/Credits:

Unit Number Unit Credits
L/GDET/6001 Teaching, Learning and Assessment 20
L/GDET/6002 Research Led Teaching 20
L/GDET/6003 Designing and Developing Curriculum 20
L/GDET/6004 Developing Professional Practice 20
L/GDET/6005 Subject Specialist Pedagogy 20
L/GDET/6006 Theories that Underpin Teaching and Learning 20

Duration/Delivery:

12 months for full-time study.

Fees:

£7500

Intake date:

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Course start dates:

13th January 2025
15th September 2025

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