University of Wolverhampton
Higher Education and Professional Practice PgCert
University of Wolverhampton

Key Course Facts

Course Description

This course is designed for staff currently working in Higher Education with a specific focus on learning, teaching and assessment. It is intended to support the practical working needs of staff who teach and/or support learning within an inclusive student-focused environment. This course will enable you to develop your classroom practice, including e-learning, within a framework of current andragogical theory. It will also provide an opportunity for you to develop skills in curriculum design and educational research. You will actively engage with sector wide issues including teaching excellent, quality enhancement and research and scholarly activity. You will explore opportunities and challenges to develop higher education contextualised to your own professional academic practice.

The Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice in Higher Education (PG CAP) is the main source of continuing professional development for early career academic and support staff at the University of Wolverhampton or experienced members of staff who wish to update their practice and align with current thinking. The course will also provide a route for external candidates who practice in either higher or professional education environments and who wish to gain a valid and recognised qualification in higher education practices. In addition to the above, the programme will offer a suitable pathway for recognition at either Associate or Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA), providing a recognised qualification that is allied to professional status with the national body for higher education practitioners. (*External candidates may have to pay an additional one-off fee for the professional recognition, you will be offered advice on application).

The Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education and Professional Practice is designed for staff currently working in higher or professional education and whose principal role is in teaching or student support. It is intended to support the practical working needs of staff within an inclusive student-focused learning and teaching environment. This course will enable participants to develop their classroom practice, including e-learning, within a framework of current andragogical theory. It will also provide an opportunity for participants to develop skills in curriculum design and student support. The programme is accredited by the Higher Education Academy and is aligned with the UK Professional Standards framework. Successful participants are awarded Fellow (FHEA) status on successful completion of the programme.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • All Degrees

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To hold a first degree of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification. For example Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of science (BSc) etc. or similar . They are sometimes known as 'undergraduate' or 'first' degrees. To have experience of a minimum of 24 hours teaching within a Further Education and/or Higher Education context.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Wolverhampton in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Wolverhampton

The University of Wolverhampton (UWO) is a government funded university divided into four campuses across the West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire in England. The main campus is situated in Wolverhampton city centre, with the other campuses being in Walsall and Telford. Specifically for Nursing students, the university runs a Health Education Centre in Burton-upon-Trent.

Student composition of University of Wolverhampton

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
12960
postgraduates:
2420
Total:
15380
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Telford Campus
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