| Qualifications | Duration | Requirements for Completion | Notes |
| University Certificate (UCert) | Full-time: one semester. Part-time and distance education at least one year and not more than three years. | Students have to complete successfully three modules. 60 credits at Level C. | Students may transfer to CertHE. |
| Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) | Full-time: one year. Part-time and distance education at least two years and not more than four years. | Students have to complete successfully six modules. 120 credits at Level C. | |
| Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE) | Full-time: two years. Part-time and distance education at least four years and not more than six years. | Students have to complete successfully 240 credits at Level I. | |
| Advanced Certificate (Ad.Cert) | Full-time: one semester. Part-time and distance education at least one year and not more than three years. | Students have to complete successfully three modules. 60 credits at Level H. | Students may transfer to BPhil. |
| Bachelor of Philosophy (BPhil) | Full-time: one year. Part-time and distance education at least two years and not more than three years. | Students have to complete successfully four modules and a 10,000 word dissertation or equivalent project module. 120 Credits at Level 3. | |
| Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) | Full-time: one semester. Part time at least one year and not more than two years. | Students have to complete successfully three modules. 60 credits at Level M. | Students may transfer to PGDip or MEd. |
| Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) | Full-time: one year. Part-time and distance education at least two years and not more than four years. | Students have to complete successfullysix modules. 120 Credits at Level M. | Students may transfer to MEd. |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Full-time: one year. Part-time and distance education at least two years and not more than six years. | Students have to complete successfully six modules and a 15,000 word dissertation. 180 credits at Level M. | MA is available to students without a teaching qualification. |
| Master of Education (MEd) | Full-time: one year. Part-time and distance education at least two years and not more than six years. | Students have to complete successfully six modules and a 15,000 word dissertation. 180 credits at Level M. |
School of Education
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK
Tel. Edgbaston: 0121 414 4866 | Overseas Tel. Edgbaston: +44 121 414 4866
Tel. Selly Oak: 0121 414 8555 | Overseas Tel. Selly Oak: +44 121 414 8555
Fax: +44 (0) 121 414 4865 | School e-mail: education@bham.ac.uk
