Course summary
The Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education is ideal for newly-appointed lecturers in higher education and researchers with teaching responsibilities.
- The aim of the programme is to develop participants’ approaches to effective teaching, learning, assessment and evaluation practices in a higher education context. In addition, the programme supports the development of the scholarship of learning and teaching.
- The programme of study will focus on the delivery of Level 4 and above programmes on the Qualifications and Credits Framework (QCF) and the wider context of supporting learning and teaching in higher education.
- The programme is aligned to Descriptor 2 of the UK Professional Standards Framework (Advance HE) and on successful completion of the programme, participants can claim professional recognition as a fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
- The programme is pivotal in supporting and encouraging newly appointed staff and existing staff in both their academic practices of learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation, and in the development of their research and publication profiles.
- Consolidates personal development and evidence of professional practice in your higher education career.
- The programme enables HE lecturers and others with substantial teaching roles to gain professional recognition with Advance HE and the Higher Education Academy (HEA) through the alignment of their practice with the UK Professional Standards Framework.
Modules
The programme is delivered over the course of one academic year at Wrexham University. The two modules are aligned to the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) and enable participants to reflect upon their own practice, learn from sharing practice with others and develop a deep understanding of the educational models that support learning and teaching in higher education. MODULES
- Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education (30 credits at level 7)
- Academic Practice in Higher Education (30 credits at level 7)
Assessment method
Assessment is 100% coursework. Students on the course must be employed within the HE sector and have a substantive teaching role. Assessments include:
- A micro-teach to peers.
- An observation of the participant’s practises in HE.
- A reflective essay that critically evaluates the participants’ learning, teaching and assessment practice.
- A critical study into an applied area of academic practice is designed to enhance the participants’ practice and support student learning.
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally be expected to have an undergraduate degree in their own discipline and access to regular teaching in a higher educational institution.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £2450 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £2450 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £2450 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £2450 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £2450 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £2450 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees & Funding
You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.
Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2023/24 for PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education are £2,450.
The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & funding pages.
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW