What should I ask a provider if an education course claims to accept graduates from unrelated subjects into teacher training?
Ask the provider how your previous degree will be assessed for subject relevance, whether you need a subject-knowledge or bridging component, and what academic and professional requirements still apply. Also ask whether the course leads to the teaching qualification or registration you need, how placements are arranged, how prior learning is assessed, and whether any extra time or costs may arise.
Key points
- Request the admissions criteria and a written explanation of how an unrelated degree can meet the course’s subject requirements.
- Ask about required background knowledge, preparatory modules, workload, assessment, and support available to students changing subject area.
- Confirm the qualification’s accreditation, recognition, and eligibility for teacher registration in the location where you intend to teach.
Things to check
- Requirements and recognition can vary by provider, teaching phase, subject, country, and academic year, so check official course and regulator information.