Undergraduate diploma · Level 5
Education
Extended Diploma · Level 5 · 240 credits · Awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body
- Duration
- 10 months
- Study mode
- Online
- Credits
- 240
- Level
- Level 5
- Course fee
- £4,250
Accredited and awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body in England.
Course overview
The Undergraduate Diploma in Education is a thoughtfully designed programme for aspiring educators and those already working in educational settings who wish to formalise and deepen their professional knowledge.
Delivered online over 10 months through our learning management system (LMS), this Level 5 programme, which includes Level 4, explores the theory and practice of teaching and learning, educational psychology, curriculum design and inclusive education. Students gain a thorough understanding of how education systems operate and how to make a positive, lasting impact in the classroom and beyond.
This diploma is ideal for teaching assistants, classroom practitioners, youth workers and those seeking to enter the teaching profession or progress to a full undergraduate degree in Education.
Modules
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Education | 20 credits |
| Child and Adolescent Development | 20 credits |
| Curriculum Design and Delivery | 20 credits |
| Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs | 20 credits |
| Educational Psychology | 20 credits |
| Assessment and Learning | 20 credits |
| Behaviour Management and Classroom Practice | 20 credits |
| Digital Learning and Technology in Education | 20 credits |
| Education Policy and Society | 20 credits |
| Research Methods in Education | 20 credits |
| Leadership and Management in Education | 20 credits |
| Professional Practice and Reflective Learning | 20 credits |
Entry requirements
- A Level 3 qualification (A-Levels, BTEC, Access to HE or equivalent) or relevant work experience
- Mature applicants (21+) without formal qualifications may be considered on the basis of professional experience
- English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (for international applicants)
Career outcomes
- Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Coordinator
- Education Officer
- Curriculum Developer
- Youth and Community Worker
- SEND Support Specialist
- School Administrator
- Education Consultant
University progression
Graduates can progress to the final year of a UK Honours degree in Education or a related discipline, with direct entry routes available.
Typical progression routes
- BA (Hons) Education Studies Top-Up
- BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education
- BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs