Middlesex University
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.

Overall student satisfaction
77 /100
45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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


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

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

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
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Higher Education, PgCert, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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

#66
University Guru Meta Ranking
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

    • #66 
    • #82 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #68 
    • #86 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #201 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #251 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #28 
    • #299 
    Education
    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.

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Student composition of Middlesex University

undergraduates:
12180
postgraduates:
2825
Total:
15005
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Where is this programme taught

Hendon Campus
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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.

  • 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.