Q&A for How to Become a University Lecturer in the United Kingdom

Lecturers teach every subject in colleges and universities. This means that a lecturer could teach any course within their field of expertise.

It is likely that you will need to complete further graduate education in order to get a lecturer position in the UK. Lecturer positions in the UK are held by people with PhDs.

If this person has a PhD from an accredited institution of higher learning they are eligible to apply for lecturer jobs in the United Kingdom. If they do not have a PhD, they will need to complete one before they will be able to successfully apply for this type of position.

After completing an undergraduate and postgraduate degree, you’ll complete a PhD, which gives you a doctorate. Once you have a doctorate you can apply for lecturing jobs at universities. The ranks of lecturers are: GTA (graduate teaching assistant - someone doing a PhD), lecturer, senior lecturer, reader (of a subject), and professor.

To become a public health lecturer, you will typically need an advanced degree (e.g., MSc, PhD) in public health or a related field, significant research experience with publications, and teaching experience or pedagogy training. Additionally, academic networking is crucial when applying for university lecturer positions, and if you are an international academic, your prospective institution may require a sponsor licence.