Overview

The Teaching in Lifelong Learning (Top-up) course at University of Huddersfield operates as a top-up to previous achievement at postgraduate level and requires you to undertake a single 60 credit dissertation module. Previous experience and appropriate level understanding of educational research methods for example, previous achievement in a postgraduate level research methods module, is essential.

Key facts

It aims to enhance the professional standing and critical understanding of those working in the sector in a range of professional roles.

Titles of work undertaken by students on this course have included:

A case study of youth disaffection at an independent alternative school in North West England. * A critical evaluation of the efficacy of Restorative Practice (RP) in place at a high school in a northern city in the United Kingdom.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation

This module will deepen your knowledge and understanding of educational research. You'll learn about traditions of educational research; positivism, interpretism and action research and the strengths and challenges of carrying out research in these traditions. This module will provide you with the opportunity to carry out a piece of research based on a contemporary or work-related issue or problem.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-13 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 ECTS

The course operates as a top-up to previous achievement at postgraduate level and requires you to undertake a single 60 credit dissertation module.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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87

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59

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

an Honours degree (2:2 or above) or an equivalent professional qualification.

a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent award, containing 120 credits at Masters level, or a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field and evidence of successful teaching experience .

In addition you must also:

evidence an appropriate level of understanding of educational research methods

have experience of teaching, training or working in a relevant organisation in lifelong learning or in a related sector

complete a satisfactory interview

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

≈ 17600 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK postgraduate students on this course will be £660 (Band 1) per 15 credit module and £1,320 (Band 1) per 30 credit module.

Living costs

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

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

Funding

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