Teesside University

Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Academic Professional) (Apprenticeship) PgCert course

Teesside UniversityMiddlesbrough, UK

Course overview

The academic professional apprenticeship provides an easily accessible and high-quality route to meet the professional development needs of practitioners who are new to teaching and supporting learning roles in higher education.

Key highlights

  • Professional development route for practitioners new to higher education teaching
  • Designed for staff teaching or supporting learning in higher education
  • Apprenticeship route combining study with your current academic role
  • Includes an end-point assessment after the taught programme

Entry requirements

To be accepted on to an apprenticeship course you must have support from your employer and meet the course entry requirements. Standard University postgraduate entry criteria applies, plus: > apprentices must demonstrate that they are currently teaching or supporting learning on HE level provision (minimum 50 hours per academic year) > contracted for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Eligibility Apprenticeships starting from August 2021 Apprentices will continue to be eligible for an apprenticeship in England if they meet the eligibility requirements in place at that time, including that: • they were living in the EEA or Switzerland on 31 December 2020 • they have been living in the EEA, Switzerland, the UK or Gibraltar for at least the last three years before starting an apprenticeship • they have lived continuously in the EEA, Switzerland, the UK or Gibraltar between 31 December 2020 and the start of their apprenticeship • they will spend at least 50% of their working hours in England

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Award

    You may be able to benefit from a 20% discount towards your course fees for postgraduate degrees (on campus and online).

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Alumni Scholarship

    You are eligible for a £1,000 alumni scholarship.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Lecturer
  • Senior lecturer
  • Academic tutor
  • Learning support practitioner
  • Teaching fellow
  • Educational developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,000 (Employer Levy)

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Teesside University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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