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Criminology with Foundation Year
The Criminology with Foundation Year degree is designed to ensure students graduating from this programme have advanced knowledge and a systematic understanding of the complexities, debates and contradictions relating to the criminological field. At each level of the degree, you will build upon the previous year’s knowledge and be encouraged to engage in deeper and more critical analysis of the topics under investigation. Questions such as ‘why do men commit more crime than women?’, ‘do prisons actually work?’ or ‘is there such a thing as a ‘victimless’ crime?’ will be addressed in various modules throughout the degree. -
Early Childhood Education (Graduate Practitioner)
Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to take the next step in your academic and professional growth? Our BA (Hons) work-based degree programme is the perfect opportunity for individuals who have already completed a suitable Foundation Degree or Higher Education Diploma in Early Childhood. This programme seamlessly blends practice-based learning with campus-based teaching sessions that take place twice a week, ensuring you can maintain your current work or volunteer commitments. -
PGCE Secondary
Our Secondary PGCE programme is designed to prepare you to teach your specialist subject to students aged 11-16 or 14-19. The course is structured to provide a blend of academic study and practical experience, ensuring you develop both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for a successful teaching career. Led by experienced senior lecturers (who are qualified teachers with extensive teaching experience) and supported by a network of schools and colleges, our programme aims to help you meet the Teachers’ Standards and achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). ‘Trainees say that they are known ‘as a name, not a number’ and that they get the right help at the right time to become ‘fully fledged’ by the end of their course.’ - Ofsted, 2024 -
Early Years Education
Our MA Early Years Education is designed for practitioners who wish to build expertise in early childhood education and support the development of research informed and evidence-based practice. Available in three study modes—full-time (1 year), part-time blended (2 years), and part-time online (2 years)—this programme allows you to examine current practice and policy while developing your knowledge of early years settings. You'll gain a systematic understanding of key national and global issues relating to Early Years Education, build critical awareness of theory and practice, and strengthen your research skills. The course suits professionals across various contexts including education, social care, and health, helping you enhance both your professional practice and career prospects in this important field. Whether you are currently in a professional setting or preparing for future roles across various contexts including education, social care, and health, the programme supports both practical application and the development of insights that can inform and shape your future practice -
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Our MA Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is designed to reflect the interests and ambitions of graduates and practitioners engaged in the complexities and challenges related to SEND. Available in three study modes—full-time (1 year), part-time blended (2 years), and part-time online (2 years)—this programme allows you to explore, analyse and critique ideology, pedagogy and sociological frameworks concerning inclusive and specialist education. You'll develop systematic understanding of knowledge related to SEND theory and practice, promoting competence and confidence in reflective practice, decision making in complex situations, and conducting independent research. The programme encourages sharing of experience and encourages reflection and contributions. With a strong focus upon creating change, challenging your thinking and understandings. Whether you are currently in a professional setting or preparing for future roles across various contexts including education, social care, and health, the programme supports both practical application and the development of insights that can inform and shape your future practice -
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education -Teaching Post-16 and Further Education (SEND)
The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education - Teaching Post-16 and Further Education (SEND) offers education, training and development to graduates who are practising or aspiring teachers who wish to undertake the role of teacher of learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Do you wish to support learners with disabilities or SEN/ SEMH to help them achieve their potential? If so this is the course for you.Aiding learners in reaching their full potential can be exceptionally rewarding, especially when supporting those with physical and cognitive disabilities, sensory and communication differences and social, emotional and mental health challenges. Teaching learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those in challenging and complex circumstances can be a professionally satisfying, if demanding, career. If you have the commitment, courage and patience then this Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course offers you the knowledge and skills to help others develop their understanding, confidence or independence, enabling you to transform lives.It provides a route into teaching in the training and skills sector for graduates, and leads to a robust teaching qualification, which is recognised in the sector. The programme develops participants’ knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of teaching, learning and assessment, and teachers’ wider, professional engagement in the sector. The programme offers a challenging, supportive and rewarding experience to promote informed, reflective and effective teaching and professional development. Through a combination of traditional study and work-based learning, you’ll be able to explore the key theories and techniques of teaching, learning and assessment for all learners, focusing especially on SEND. We’ll support you as you discover how to apply them in practice, how you can mould them to the teaching of particular subjects and how they link to current research in education.This course leads to Qualified Teaching Learning and Skills (QTLS) status*.*For those meeting the eligibility criteria QTLS eligibility | Society for Education and TrainingPlease Note: Non-graduates (such as Teaching Assistants with SEND learners) may study this programme at level 5. -
Certificate in Education - Teaching Post-16 and Further Education (SEND)
The Certificate in Education - Teaching Post-16 and Further Education (SEND) offers education, training and development to those who are practising or aspiring teachers who wish to undertake the role of teacher of learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Do you wish to support learners with disabilities or SEN/ SEMH to help them achieve their potential? If so this is the course for you.Aiding learners in reaching their full potential can be exceptionally rewarding, especially when supporting those with physical and cognitive disabilities, sensory and communication differences and social, emotional and mental health challenges. Teaching learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those in challenging and complex circumstances can be a professionally satisfying, if demanding, career. If you have the commitment, courage and patience then this Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course offers you the knowledge and skills to help others develop their understanding, confidence or independence, enabling you to transform lives.The programme develops participants’ knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of teaching, learning and assessment, and teachers’ wider, professional engagement in the sector. The programme offers a challenging, supportive and rewarding experience to promote informed, reflective and effective teaching and professional development. Through a combination of traditional study and work-based learning, you’ll be able to explore the key theories and techniques of teaching, learning and assessment for all learners, focusing especially on SEND. We’ll support you as you discover how to apply them in practice, how you can mould them to the teaching of particular subjects and how they link to current research in education.This course leads to Qualified Teaching Learning and Skills (QTLS) status*.*For those meeting the eligibility criteria QTLS eligibility | Society for Education and Training -
Counselling (Top Up)
This programme is theory and research-focused, designed primarily to provide a pathway for those who are typically already qualified as counsellors but wish to build upon their current level of training. Additionally, this programme is structured to accommodate students who have secure knowledge within the field of counselling, with the aim of further development and the skills with the application of research to graduate level. -
Foundation Degree
Foundation degrees at Lincoln Bishop are designed for people who want to gain a qualification relevant to their career working with children and young people, both in an educational or a social care setting, without them having to leave work. -
Foundation Year
Our degrees with an embedded Foundation Year offer the chance to study almost any undergraduate degree at Lincoln Bishop over four years, rather than the traditional three.
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