PGCE Further Education and Skills (FES)

The PGCE Further Education and Skills (FES) prepares you to teach learners aged 16+ and adults in the Further Education (FE) sector. This course is ideal for graduates with degrees from a wide range of subjects – including those not widely taught in secondary schools, like sports science, health and social care, psychology, performing arts, and law. You'll learn from a research-active academic team and complete two teaching placements in FE settings. These placements give you valuable, real-world experience designing, delivering, assessing, and evaluating teaching and learning. The degree also offers the opportunity to take the Enhanced Mentoring pathway, a route accredited by the University which offers a hands-on, fee-paying entry into teaching. This is delivered at Durham Sixth Form(opens in new tab), giving you the chance to gain daily experience and real insight into the profession. You'll be supported by expert staff and cover a wide range of topics, including teaching and learni

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

UK/Home: £9,250 per year

International: £19,000 per year

September 2026

No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.

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