What qualifications or professional experience would I need for an education postgraduate course focused on curriculum leadership rather than teacher training?
You may need a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, a relevant subject, social sciences, or another related field. Some courses also consider substantial professional experience in teaching, school leadership, curriculum design, assessment, policy, or education administration. A teaching licence may not be required for a curriculum-leadership course, but you should check the course’s admissions criteria.
Key points
- Relevant experience can include leading curriculum development, coordinating programmes, mentoring staff, evaluating learning, or managing education projects.
- Admissions may also consider an academic statement, references, evidence of English proficiency, and your proposed interests, depending on the course.
- A postgraduate certificate, diploma, or equivalent professional qualification may be accepted by some providers in place of, or alongside, a degree.
Things to check
- Requirements vary by university, country, qualification level, and whether the course is aimed at school, further, or higher education professionals.
- Check the official entry requirements for the specific academic year, including whether professional experience must be at a particular level or length.