Entry requirements summary
A level 3 qualification within your subject delivery area coupled with sufficient experience to establish professional competence. Formal qualifications, experiential learning and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are also considered.
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
In addition part time students are required to have secured their own teaching placement where you will teach at least 50 hours per year and have an identified subject mentor. Full time students will be provided with a teaching placement by the university.
Selection Process
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
In addition part time students are required to have secured their own teaching placement where you will teach at least 50 hours per year and have an identified subject mentor. Full time students will be provided with a teaching placement by the university.
Qualifications
Additional requirements
| Interview Required? | Yes |
| Portfolio Required? | No |
| Admissions Test Required? | No |
| Audition Required | No |
| Occupational Health Check Required | Yes |
| Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check Required | Yes |
| Letter of good conduct | Yes |
| Other Required | Yes |
GCSE/Level 2 requirements
| GCSE | 3 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics/3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and Mathematics. |
| Are Key Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | Yes |
| Are Functional Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | Yes |
| Are Scottish Core Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | No |
English language requirements
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
An overall score of 4 with a minimum of 3 in each component.
An overall CAE score of 52 or above with a minimum of Borderline in each skill.
An overall CPE score of 45 or above with a minimum of Weak in each skill.
An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components
A minimum of 6.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 1.
A minimum of 7.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 2.