PgCert Higher and Professional Education at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

The PgCert Higher and Professional Education (PgCHPE) is a part-time, fully online postgraduate award for lecturers and trainers who teach in higher or professional education. It is accredited by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) and by Advance HE for professional recognition. Delivery is online on Wednesday mornings at the Stoke-on-Trent campus.

Duration: 9 months, part-time, fully online (distance learning) | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two Level 7 modules: Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Higher Education (40 credits) and Wider Professional Practice (20 credits). Teaching combines tutor-led online classes, collaborative activities, work-based tasks and mentor-supported learning.

Career pathways

The award provides a framework for the initial and continuing professional development of academic staff in universities and other higher education providers, typically teaching at levels 4 to 8. University of Staffordshire lecturers who complete it are eligible for Advance HE fellowship, and all successful candidates receive the SEDA Learning, Teaching and Assessing Award.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree or equivalent professional qualification from a higher education institution (or overseas equivalent). Applicants must hold an appointment as a full-time or fractional member of staff working in a teaching or learning-support capacity at the University of Staffordshire or another institution in the higher or adult education sector, and be in a role that includes teaching and assessing learners at level 4 and above, with at least ten hours of teaching per month. English language: IELTS average of 6.5 where English is not the first language (international applicants also 6.5 average).

Duration: 9 months, part-time, fully online (distance learning)

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