Higher Education PgCert
Middlesex University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Higher Education PgCert and other courses in Teacher Training at Middlesex University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Teacher Training courses of Middlesex University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £27500 | £31500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £32000 | £23500 - £30000 | £25000 - £36000 |
All Teacher Training courses of Middlesex University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26506 | £24958 | £29360 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24888 - £29177 | £19834 - £28299 | £21478 - £34125 |
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Course Description
Studying the PGCert Higher Education provides an important grounding in teaching techniques, approaches and theories as well as supporting the continuing development of your teaching practice. The programme is fully accredited by the Advance HE (formerly HEA).
Why study PGCert Higher Education at Middlesex University?
The PGCert Higher Education is a vital developmental qualification for both new members of academic staff who are just embarking on a career in Higher Education, as well as those who may have been teaching for a while but have had no formal guidance in learning and teaching strategies.
It is mandatory for all new members of academic staff 0.5 FTE and above who join the University, and should be undertaken within the first two years of service. You will not need to undertake the programme if you have achieved a similar, recognised qualification at another institution.
Successful completion of the full programme confers Fellowship of the Advanced HE (formerly HEA) on members of staff.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Teacher Training courses of Middlesex University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Teacher Training courses of Middlesex University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Higher Education PgCert at Middlesex University
| 75% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Teacher Training
All Teacher Training courses of Middlesex University
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 87 |
| PTE Academic | 58 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 87 |
| PTE Academic | 58 |
2:2 or above in an appropriate subject with an applied quantitative element
Costs
Tuition Fees Higher Education PgCert
| Channel Islands | £53 | |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £53 | |
| England UK | £53 | |
| Northern Ireland | £53 | |
| Scotland | £53 | |
| Wales | £53 | |
| International | £53 |
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
of Middlesex University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 29 different rankings
Positions of Middlesex University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Middlesex University in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #66
- #82
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #68
- #86
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #25
- #201
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #25
- #251
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #28
- #299
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 29 university rankings of Middlesex University
About Middlesex University
Established in 1973, Middlesex University is located on the outskirts of London, roughly 40 minutes away by Underground. The university is well-known for attracting large numbers of international students every year, allowing for a diverse experience for everyone involved. In terms of on-campus activities, Middlesex U applicants can look forward to an award-winning Student Union that goes the extra mile when it comes to organising events around campus and bringing people together.
List of 263 Bachelor and Master Courses from Middlesex University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Middlesex University
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Total number of students enrolled at Middlesex University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12180
- postgraduates:
- 2825
- Total:
- 15005
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Higher Education”: 885 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Professional and Higher Education PgCert | Queen Margaret University | - | - | - | £1010 | £1010 | - | Edinburgh |
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Higher Education MA | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £6900 | £17600 | - | Huddersfield |
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Higher Education PgDip | University of Kent | - | - | - | - | - | - | Canterbury |
On campus
Part-time
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Challenges of Careers Work in Higher Education PGA | The University of Warwick | - | - | - | - | - | - | Coventry |
On campus
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Teaching in Higher Education PgCert | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Sheffield |
On campus
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Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) PgCert | Falmouth University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Falmouth |
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Learning and Teaching in Higher Education PgCert | Kingston University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Kingston upon Thames |
online
Part-time
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Learning and Teaching in Higher Education PgCert | University of Worcester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Worcester |
On campus
Part-time
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Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) PgCert | Anglia Ruskin University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Cambridge |
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FAQ about Higher Education PgCert Middlesex University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 53 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £30000 15 months after graduation, £27500 3 years after graduation and £31500 after graduation.
- Teaching Professionals (75%), Sales occupations (5%), Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (5%), Process, plant and machine operatives (5%)
- 45 graduates rated the course 77. This means that 77% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Middlesex University achieved the highest ranking for Education. It is ranked #82 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Education). See all subject rankings for Middlesex University.
- Higher Education PgCert is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Middlesex University.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 137 which is higher than 73.95% of all Higher Education courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024