Higher Education PgCert
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This course is primarily for teachers who are new to higher education seeking to obtain a recognised 60-credit initial teacher education award and Advanced HE’s (FHEA). It is also suitable for experienced higher education teachers aiming to obtain a formal teaching qualification. If you are involved in teaching health care professionals either in an academic or practice education setting, then you should apply for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professional Education.
Key highlights
- Recognised 60-credit initial teacher education award for higher education
- Leads to Advanced HE Fellowship (FHEA)
- Designed for teachers new to higher education
- Formal teaching qualification for experienced higher education teachers
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer
- Higher education teacher
- Academic tutor
- Teaching fellow
Cost of study
UK/Home: £660 | International: £19,800
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 University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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