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Academic Practice PgCert

University of the West of Scotland

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Paisley Campus

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

OVERVIEW

The Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Academic Practice is a professional qualification for those who have a teaching role within UWS. It has been refocused as a professional development qualification for academic staff here at UWS and will not be receiving applications from those outside UWS from Academic Session 2023-24 onwards.

It is a flexible, modular open-learning programme. Most modules are taught as blended learning with face-to-face sessions in Paisley, with some options for the third module taught fully online.

The PgCert is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Participants who meet the requirements can apply for Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in line with the UK Professional Standards Framework: Descriptor 2. Those successfully completing Module 1 can apply for Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), aligned to UK Professional Standards Framework: Descriptor 1.

Graduates in the fields of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting may qualify to apply for a recordable teaching qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) providing they have met NMC requirements in terms of assessed teaching activity in both academic and practice settings, with students on NMC-approved programmes.

COURSE DETAILS

The PgCert comprises three 20 credit, Masters-level modules. Modules are completed in sequence i.e. participants undertake one module per term.

There are two pathways for progression through the PgCert. The two pathways commence by your selection of foundation module:

  • Module 1A: Approaches to effective learning and teaching
  • Module 1B: Teaching in Contemporary Practice (For NMC Practice Teachers only)

Tuition fees

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£ 6,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

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  • Subject ranking

    Education

    55th out of 91 27

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    190 85%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    52nd

    50

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    12th

    38

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