PgCert Learning & Teaching in Higher Education
ApplyKey facts
- Start date: September
- Accreditation: classes within the programme are accredited by Advance HE to lead to professional recognition at Associate Fellowship (AFHEA) and Fellowship (FHEA)
- Application deadline: applications are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis
- Study mode and duration: part-time, blended learning (combination of face-to-face and online learning with some independent study)
Study with us
- a flexible, academic development degree
- ideal for university teaching staff, academics and all those who teach and/or support learning in higher education
Why this course?
The Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education is a flexible, academic development degree which normally takes one to two years' part-time study.
The course examines factors influencing teaching, learning and assessment in higher education and offers a range of intellectual and practical methods to inform, explore, and develop learning and teaching across the disciplines.
You'll be encouraged to draw from your own area or discipline and to explore contemporary issues relating to learning and teaching in these areas throughout the course.
All courses are delivered in our in-house teaching facilities. We use a number of technologies to enhance provision.
Course content
Registration: applicants can register to attend classes upon acceptance into the programme.
To obtain a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) you must complete three classes - two core classes and one optional class.
Becoming an Effective Learning and Teaching Practitioner in HE
The aim of this class is to provide participants an opportunity to evaluate, develop and enhance their own theoretically-informed approach to becoming an effective higher education practitioner at Strathclyde. The module is valued at 20 Credits at SCQF level 11, leading to Fellowship (FHEA).
Developing a Portfolio of Excellence in Learning and Teaching
The aim of this class is to provide participants an opportunity to evaluate, develop and enhance their own theoretically-informed approach to becoming an effective higher education teacher at Strathclyde. The module is valued at 20 credits at SCQF level 11.
Taking a Scholarly Approach to Learning and Teaching
The aim of this class is for participants to demonstrate excellence in learning and teaching by undertaking scholarly enquiry into one or more dimensions of their practice. This module is valued at 20 credits at SCQF level 11.
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Strathclyde Supervisor Programme
This module aims to provide participants with the necessary information and reflective activities to allow them to continue to develop appropriate attitudes and aptitudes for effective research supervision in HE. This module is valued at 20 credits at SCQF level 11.
Learning & teaching
All classes are taught using experiential and reflective techniques to ensure learning outcomes are applicable, useful and based in authentic activity. Classes are flexible, allowing you to make choices based on your personal interests.
Classes involve a synchronous element comprising roughly 16 hours, in addition to blended learning elements and individual study. Online elements are conducted through Myplace, the University's online learning environment. Participants who are unable to attend on-campus sessions can access them remotely (online) or via catch-up on demand.
Assessment
Assessment types differ from class-to-class and align constructively with teaching and learning aims. Essays, presentations, individual projects and other methods are commonly used.
Entry requirements
| Academic requirements | An honours degree or equivalent qualification/experience. |
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Fees & funding
Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
Annual revision of fees
Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.
| University of Strathclyde applicants | Staff with contracts totalling 12 months or longer: free of charge |
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| External applicants | Bespoke training can be designed for external clients on request. Please contact SPARK@strath.ac.uk |
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Come along to one of our academic development information sessions which run throughout the year.
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All SPARK classes are designed and delivered to help participants enhance their current and future practice, providing opportunities for both career and personal development.
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Start date: Sep 2024
Learning and Teaching in Higher Education