Teacher Education

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At UCEN Manchester, we offer a variety of teacher education, trainer and assessor qualifications to provide you with the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience to succeed in the industry.

Our teaching and education courses are for those who dream of working in further or higher education and want a high-quality start to their journey. You’ll have access to a brilliant team of experienced teachers with a wealth of knowledge and experience to develop your general expertise as a teaching assistant, or focus on teaching a specific subject. Either way, we’ve got a qualification to suit.


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Whether you aspire to become a tutor in a 16-19 college or in Higher Education, UCEN Manchester will support you to achieve your goals. Our teaching courses offer a solid foundation on which to build your practical experience and qualify with confidence.

Teacher Education

BA (Hons) in Education and Professional Development

  • BA (Hons)
  • Fielden Park Campus
Teacher Education

Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning)

  • Certificate of Education (CertEd)
  • Fielden Park Campus
Teacher Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

  • HLTA Level 4
  • Harpurhey Campus
Teacher Education

Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

  • Level 4 Award
  • External Buildings
Teacher Education

Leading in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices

  • Level 4 Certificate
  • External Buildings
Teacher Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Education In-Service (Lifelong Learning)

  • PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
  • Fielden Park Campus
Teacher Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Education In-Service (Lifelong Learning)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education
  • Fielden Park Campus
Teacher Education

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning)

  • Certificate of Education (CertEd)
  • Fielden Park Campus
Teacher Education

Teaching English: Literacy

  • Level 5 Diploma
  • Fielden Park Campus
Teacher Education

Teaching Maths: Numeracy

  • Level 5 Diploma
  • Fielden Park Campus
Teacher Education

Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices

  • Level 4 Award
  • External Buildings
Teacher Education

Update for Internal Quality Assurance

  • Level 4 Short Course
  • Fielden Park Campus

BA (Hons) Education and Professional Development

Aimed at the professional development needs of teachers or trainers in Further, Higher, Adult and Secondary Education, or those who work in teaching roles within other sectors such as health care and uniformed services, this BA (Hons) degree in Education and Professional Development will enhance your knowledge in critical reflection, policy and practice, and research and academic scholarship.

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