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Academic Practice in Higher Education PGCert

University of Dundee

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University of Dundee

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Dundee City Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    24 months

Course summary

The course is accredited by Advance HE. If you are a member of staff at the University this means that you will gain professional recognition as an Associate Fellow or Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. If you are taking this course as an external participant, you will able to use your learning on the course to apply directly to Advance HE for professional recognition.

The course is delivered primarily online, with an orientation day at the start of each module. We will provide you with individual tutor support and access to a community of practice. You will also be able to draw upon your everyday practice and experiences to aid your learning.

You will develop a personal learning journey, with the support of your tutor, suited to your career stage and practice context. This means that in completing the full Certificate you can select the topics you would like to study that meet your own professional development needs.

We are committed to excellence in teaching. The PG Cert is underpinned by the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF, 2011) and reflects our expertise in the field.

Professional accreditation
The course is also accredited by Advance HE and the Higher Education Academy (HEA)

Careers:

This master's level qualification is increasingly viewed as an essential requirement for university staff who teach both in the UK and internationally.

Participants who are members of staff or PG tutors, where appropriate, of the University will gain professional recognition with Advance HE. Successful completion leads to professional recognition with Advance HE as follows:

  • Associate Fellow (AFHEA) – on completion of the Associate Module, or
  • Fellow (FHEA) – on completion of the full Certificate.

If you are an external participant, you can use your experiential learning on the course to apply directly to the Advance HE for professional recognition.

Application deadline

13 September 2024

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University information

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

  • University League Table

    51st

  • Campus address

    University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, Dundee, City Of, DD1 4HN, Scotland

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A highly valued and recognised education in a multicultural study destination. You’ll be supported by a global community of friendly staff and students.
Places of worship in and around campus, international food stores can be found across the city, and there are a range of international student societies.
Scholarships are available to help eligible students get the most from their studies, and there is dedicated support for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    30th out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    173 77%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    3rd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    79th

    2

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