PGCert Learning & Teaching in Higher Education at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

The PGCLTHE is a flexible, part-time academic development qualification for university teaching staff, academics and others who teach or support learning in higher education. It examines the factors influencing teaching, learning and assessment in higher education and its classes are accredited by Advance HE towards Associate Fellowship (AFHEA) and Fellowship (FHEA).

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: Part-time, normally one to two years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three classes: two core (Becoming an Effective Learning and Teaching Practitioner in HE; Developing a Portfolio of Excellence in Learning and Teaching) and one optional (Taking a Scholarly Approach to Learning and Teaching, or the Strathclyde Supervisor Programme). Classes are fully online with about 16 hours of synchronous teaching each, and assessed by essays, presentations and individual projects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree or equivalent qualification or experience. Applicants must be currently employed in a role that significantly involves teaching, learning and assessment in higher education, and must engage in peer observation of teaching with ongoing teaching that can be observed. Applications are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis.

Intake: September

Duration: Part-time, normally one to two years

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