Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Education (Taught)

The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Education is a supportive pathway for eligible, experienced teachers and school leaders to have their work-based learning assessed against the learning outcomes for academic credit towards our MA in Professional Education qualification.

A time-efficient and economical alternative to full or part-time study for the first half of the programme, whilst refreshing and updating candidates’ academic skills in preparation for progressing to the final 2 year MA course.

Course overview
As an experienced teacher, your skill-set is unique and the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Education is designed to reflect that.

The programme runs as a five-month cycle every January-June and June-November. It comprises the submission of two portfolios related to Strategic Research and Effective Leadership and Mentoring. The portfolios can be completed together during the same five-month cycle, or separately through two cycles in consecutive years.

This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.