UNIVERSITY ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE Higher Education Practice

Course summary

Develop your understanding of theory and practice relating to the support of students, communication and learning in higher education. Learn to create and manage effective learning and support environments. Understand how to work with students in order to help them reach their potential in higher education. Increase your awareness of the wider higher education context and current is course is suitable if you work in a student-facing role in higher education, whether you are experienced or newly appointed. It is designed to develop your career in higher education, both in terms of effectiveness in your role and your career progression.

How you learn

The course is led by academic staff from the Sheffield Institute of Education. You learn through lectures, including some by visiting professionals, an observation of your professional practice, one-to-one support and feedback tailored to your area of practice.

Future careers

This course helps you develop your career in higher education, both in terms of effectiveness in your role and your career progression.After completing this course, you may wish to progress onto the PgCert, PgDip and/or MA in Education. Completing the full postgraduate certificate leads to Fellowship of the HEA, equating to descriptor of the UK Professional Standards Framework.