PgCert Professional Academic Practice at University of West London

Programme overview

Are you teaching in higher education? Would you like to enhance your practice by exploring the latest developments in academic learning and teaching? Whether you are new to teaching in higher education in the UK or are an established teaching professional, our inspiring online course is designed to help you develop your teaching skills, techniques and methodologies.

Duration: 1 year supported distance learning | Study mode: online (online/distance option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This online course has been carefully designed to balance the time you spend in independent online guided study, taking part in activities (alone and in a group) and producing work. Each week there is an online 90-minute webinar on Friday from 12.45–14.15 which you need to attend. As the course focuses on academic practice, you will be taught using a wide range of teaching tools and methods including online lectures, presentations, group work, discussions, video, simulation and social media. Modules include: • Quality and Regulations.

Career pathways

This course can help you develop your practice as an educator in your current role or help prepare you for your next career move or promotion. Participants may be UWL staff or staff from other institutions, but as a postgraduate student, you will have access to life-long advice and support from the UWL Careers Team.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have one of the following: an honours degree from a UK university or the Republic of Ireland. an honours degree from an approved institution of higher education outside the UK and Republic of Ireland; please visit the country pages for more information. a recognised equivalent professional qualification and/or professional experience. You will need to provide evidence that you will be engaging in at least 60 hours of teaching and/or supporting student learning throughout the academic year. You will be invited to a brief conversation via Teams to discuss your current role and responsibilities in regard to the course by the Head of CELT, Dr Jessica Frye. We look for students who show enthusiasm and a passion for the subject through previous study or professional experience.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year supported distance learning

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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