Tailored to address the ongoing priorities of the education sector, this program is ideal for candidates employed in professional practice in further and higher education settings. Informed by the experience and practices of the education professional students who participate in it, this course focuses on peer-sharing, reflection on ‘inclusive practice’ and justification for change in your own practice. Experienced Post Compulsory lecturers will guide you through this program, building on your existing practical and theoretical base over online seminars, group work, discussion forums and blogs, encouraging your contribution in individual and collaborative tasks. The confidence and training you stand to gain through this course may also encourage you to explore leadership opportunities in your career and education, particularly the BA top up degree in Post Compulsory Education.
Undergraduate Credit Inclusive Practices in Lifelong Learning CPD
Why choose this course?
What happens on the course?
Placements on the course
We’ve built professional placements into every degree, every student will be guaranteed a professional placement. Our placements give you the real-world exposure and proven experience your CV needs, while building the industry networks essential for your career.
These short-term, structured experiences include:
- Short duration: condensed work-like experience in professional environments
- Academic integration: always linked to coursework, assessments or professional development modules
- Project-based learning: students work on specific tasks or research with an organisation
- Flexible format: can be in-person, remote, hybrid or virtual
- Skill development: enhances workplace skills like communication, teamwork and problem-solving
- Experiential learning: helping to close the gap between knowledge gained and the skills needed to succeed
Employability on the course
Our courses are designed from day one to prepare you for your future career. You will benefit from:
- Extended induction: a period to familiarise yourself with your new university
- Structured learning pathways: courses are crafted with a focus on preparing students for future careers
- Hands-on project experience: projects and practical activities designed around real-world activities
- Embedded professional development: all courses are designed with workplace skills development and professional placements as part of the course
- Industry-informed modules: course content is kept up-to-date with industry standards through our industry links, staff's research and work in the field
- Placement opportunities: professional development placements for every student
Potential Career Paths
Additional Information
Everything you need to know about this course!
| Location | Mode | Sep intake Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Part-time Distance Learning | £1050 per year | 2025-26 |
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To hold a Certificate in Education Post Compulsory Education OR Foundation degree.
Applicants must be an education professional currently working in Lifelong Education settings including Higher Education.
Self-funding:
If you intend to self fund, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: see How to pay.
Gateway.Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:
If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.
We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.
Financial Hardship:
Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.
Bursaries and Scholarships:
In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages
You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.
Please note that this course does not attract the NHS Learning Support Fund