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Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education at University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A 12-month Master's-level course accredited by Advance HE at Descriptor 2 (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy), run by the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning with PACE. It develops enquiry-based approaches to teaching, understanding of how students learn, and a personal philosophy of education.

Department: Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning (with PACE)  |  Duration: 12 months (60 credits at FHEQ level 7)  |  Intake: 2027-28 cohort (applications open in November)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Participants attend five day schools, complete developmental exercises with peers and prepare a 13,000-word portfolio, an estimated 30 to 35 days of commitment across the year. The course extends repertoire in teaching, learning and assessment methods and critical use of educational research methods and reflective practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to Cambridge teaching staff (University and College academics, professional staff supporting learning, postdoctoral researchers) with a minimum of three years' experience of teaching in higher education; not open to PhD students. Up to 30 places. Applications for 2027-28 open in November.

Intake: 2027-28 cohort (applications open in November)

Duration: 12 months (60 credits at FHEQ level 7)

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