Credits may also be transferred into the advanced Diploma in professional Studies in this time period, and in some circumstances may be transferred to Masters degrees with the agreement of the relevant course tutor. The Diploma offers seven modules, each of which attracts 20 credit points on successful completion. The full Diploma will be awarded on successful completion of modules totalling 120 credit points. Modules up to the value of 40 credit points may be taken from any part of the Institute of Education's Advanced Diploma in Professional studies. Import of credit from other Higher Education institutions may be considered for appropriate modules up to 40 credit points.
Further details are available for each module.
Associated with the open learning, participants will be developing and keeping a professional record of work done. They will be able to develop this record towards their submission for accreditation in the appropriate module. Guidelines on submission are available. Education, All course participants will be offered tutorials with the course tutor at the Institute where possible, or by fax or phone. All meetings and tutoring events will form part of the 40 hours for each module and will be recorded in the professional record.