Lifelong Learning
Ready to guide learners of all ages?
Our Lifelong Learning courses are designed for those moving into or currently working in teaching, from sixth forms and further education colleges to adult education and various training settings.
Ideal for those with industry skills or relevant qualifications, this course helps turn your passion for teaching into a fulfilling career.
Upon completion, you may be eligible for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, the benchmark for professional educators in lifelong learning, opening doors to teaching roles across diverse educational sectors.
No degree yet? Take a look at our undergraduate courses.
Lifelong Learning CertEd pre-service
Looking to move into teaching in sixth forms, further education, or adult education? This course offers flexible options: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Lifelong Learning CertEd in-service
Already teaching or training in a recognised educational establishment and want to advance your career? This part-time course is designed over 2 years.
Already have a degree? Take a look at our postgraduate courses.
Lifelong Learning PGCE pre-service
Looking to move into teaching in sixth forms, further education, or adult education? This course offers flexible options: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Lifelong Learning PGCE in-service
Already teaching or training in a recognised educational establishment and want to advance your career? This part-time course is designed over 2 years.
Dr Gwyneth Allatt
Course Leader for Lifelong Learning
Dr Gwyneth has been a Senior Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield since 2002, leading the Pre-service PGCE / Cert Ed (Lifelong Learning) programme and supporting post-graduate supervision. Previously, Gwyneth worked in libraries, administration, and Further Education, teaching local history, English, and adult literacy. She earned her Doctorate in Education in 2019, focusing on adult literacy.
Financial support (bursaries)
The Department for Education provides financial support for trainee teachers on some pre-service lifelong learning subjects as a bursary. The eligibility requirements for financial support vary depending on your individual circumstances and the amount you can expect to receive will depend on the subject you choose to teach and your relevant academic qualifications. All bursaries are limited and on a first come first served basis.
The eligible subjects and bursary values are set out in the table below. You can find more information on the Further Education Funding section of the Department for Education website.
| Subject | Bursary |
|---|---|
| Maths | £30,000 |
| Science (including chemistry, physics and biology) | £30,000 |
| Engineering (and/or manufacturing) | £30,000 |
| Computing | £30,000 |
| Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) | £15,000 |
| English (capped at 100 bursaries) | £15,000 |
Daniel Russell, Lifelong Learning DipE Advanced PGCE
Daniel chose to study a PGCE in Lifelong Learning at the University of Huddersfield to help him fulfil his ambitions to teach in the post-14 sector and work with international students.