Overview

The Teaching Qualification in Further Education programme of the University of Aberdeen helps you review your practice, extend your skills and knowledge in relation to the professional context in which you teach, and enhance the experience of your learners. TQFE is a part-time blended learning programme delivered in partnership with colleges. It combines distance learning and group workshops (either on-site at your college location or online). An online route is available for individuals or small numbers of participants from different colleges. TQFE is available at SCQF level 9 (part of the BA Professional Development programme) and level 11 (part of the Masters in Education programme). TQFE was accredited with commendation by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) in 2018 and is underpinned by the Professional Standards for Lecturers in Scotland’s Colleges (2018).

Careers

This is an essential qualification required to teach at further education colleges throughout Scotland and the UK. Voluntary registration of the GTCS can be obtained after graduating.

Career Opportunities

Further Education Lecturer

Programme Structure

Courses:

Change and Innovation in Further Education
Successful Learning in Further Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 9 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must already be employed in a college or other appropriate setting

For TQFE at SCQF level 9 you must have completed minimally a HND (or equivalent) in a subject relevant to your area of teaching

For TQFE at SCQF level 11 you must have a good honours degree in a subject relevant to your area of teaching (or equivalent)

English Language Requirements

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5070 GBP / year

≈ 5070 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1740 GBP / year

≈ 1740 GBP / year

Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Living costs

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