Jointly delivered with Bath Spa University, accredited by Waldorf UK, and designed to fit around working life with Tuesday evening online study, two in-person retreats and bursaries available.
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This course gives me hope that dialogue will help remove the boundaries between education systems for the benefit of students and the freedom of choice for parents.
2022/23 alumna
Martha
This internationally-recognised Postgraduate Diploma combines academic rigour with embodied practice, helping teachers deepen their Waldorf pedagogy, develop creative curriculum skills, and grow confidence in the classroom.
The PGDip is for educators looking to enrich their teaching practice and contribute meaningfully to the evolving landscape of education.
Whether you’re working in a mainstream, alternative, or Waldorf setting, this course is open to all qualified teachers (with QTS or an international equivalent)
This course has reminded me that an alternative is possible, for a creative and harmonious education of head, hand and heart.
2022/23 alumna
Alena
During the course, you’ll critically evaluate and synthesise your understanding of a range of theoretical and philosophical perspectives related to creative environments, pedagogies, policy and practice, including Waldorf Education.
You’ll also consider local, national and international perspectives and critically analyse concepts such as equity and social justice, wellbeing and sustainability.
The programme upholds the professional and progressive standards of Waldorf Education as well as actively referencing a diversity of research and practice in creative pedagogies worldwide.
This course invites a rigorous, research-led approach to education that is as reflective as it is forward-thinking.
Our Postgraduate Diploma is taken on a part-time basis. Through a blend of theory and practice, you’ll focus on how to support and ‘incubate’ creativity in the context of Waldorf Education, for yourself as an educator and for your students.
During the course, you’ll take two modules over two trimesters. The kinds of things you’ll study include:
The course’s online sessions take place on Tuesdays UK time 16:30 – 19:30.
There are two modules, with 8 online sessions per module.
Module 1 starts 22 September 2026
Module 2 starts 19 February 2027
The Landcraft Retreats, to which attendance is obligatory, will be held in Herefordshire, on the following two weekends.
5pm Friday 23 October – 5pm Sunday 25 October 2026
5pm Friday 05 March – 5pm Sunday 07 March 2027
This course includes or offers the following modules. Please check the programme document for more information on which modules are core, required or optional.
This course has been enlightening to the way I think, but more importantly feel, about education in general.
2023/24 alumna
Kezia
Early Years Mainstream Teacher
This course gives me hope that dialogue will help remove the boundaries between education systems for the benefit of students and the freedom of choice for parents.
2022/23
PGDip Student
The course leaders’ strong mentorship facilitates creative learning within a safe, warm and courageous environment.
2022/23
PGDip Student
The course fees for the September 2026 cohort are as follows:
UK Students – £4,700
International Students – £7,378
Financial Support
We offer a limited number of bursaries to help eligible applicants access the PGDip – ask about our bursary when you enquire.
Designed to work alongside your teaching career, the PGDip combines weekly online study with two immersive in-person retreats.
Online sessions take place on Tuesdays, 16:30–19:30 (UK time).
There are two modules, with 8 online sessions in each.
Module 1 begins: 22 September 2026
Module 2 begins: 19 February 2027
You will also attend two compulsory Landcraft Retreats in Herefordshire:
23–25 October 2026
5pm Friday to 5pm Sunday
5–7 March 2027
5pm Friday to 5pm Sunday
Teacher, educationalist and Course Lead, Paul has held senior leadership roles in schools and has extensive experience in Waldorf Education. He is the author of Dialogues of Destiny and is committed to strengthening creative, rigorous and values-led educational practice.
Rachel has over 20 years’ experience in Higher Education, developing programmes across the creative arts, transformative education and environmental humanities. Her teaching supports educators to deepen practice through experiential learning, reflective inquiry and creative attention.
Alongside online lectures, seminars and tutorials, the course includes two in-person Landcraft Retreats: one in autumn and one in spring. These long weekends are a core part of the programme, giving you space to bring theory into practice in a warm, supportive environment rooted in Waldorf values.
This course is open to all qualified teachers with QTS or an international equivalent.
Each academic module is coursework assessed. You’ll submit a written assignment together with a critically reflective Professional Practice Portfolio, which may include:
Modules are delivered as a mixture of online lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Sessions are led by the course leaders and visiting tutors who are specialists in Waldorf Education and creative pedagogies. Individual tutorial support is offered alongside valuable opportunities for extended discussion with tutors and colleagues. Self-directed artistic and/or creative practice will also be an important part of your learning and development. Completion of a Professional Practice Portfolio will offer opportunities for the development of critically reflexive practice.
This course is designed for those who have the equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall to join the course. We have to be sure that your English is at a level for you to be able to prosper on the course. Applicants can build up a body of evidence to support their English language abilities, and an iGCSE in English could form part of that, together with professional experience working/teaching in English etc. But the easiest way, is for applicants to sit a recognised English language test. We can accept a wide range of English language qualifications as outlined here.
Need more information or have admissions specific questions? Contact Admissions at Bath Spa university:
Our postgraduate course has a limited number of student spaces. Once you have spoken with the course leaders and are ready to apply, we recommend that you apply quickly to avoid any potential disappointment.
The course is designed for and attracts teachers from EYs up to KS4, and from roles across class / subject teachers, leaders and SENDCOs / TAs.
Module 1 starts on Tuesday 22 September 2026
Module 2 on Tuesday 19 February 2027
Get in touch today to find out more and secure your place.