Learning and Teaching in Higher Education PGCert - 2022/3
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
Professional recognition
Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) for the purpose of professional recognition.
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Part-time | PSX55002 | 60 credits and 30 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
UKPSF (Advance HE national Framework for learning and teaching)
Faculty and Department / School
Education PSG - Surrey Institute of Education
Programme Leader
GRAVETT Karen (Sy Inst Educ)
Date of production/revision of spec
12/09/2023
Educational aims of the programme
- develop an understanding of the interrelationship between learning and teaching in higher education:
- develop an ability to respond appropriately to individual, identified challenges
- adopt a questioning approach that can support the development of their own future practice as they evolve and develop
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Develop knowledge, skills and understanding of academic practice within Higher Education | KCP | PGCert | |
| Justify the selection and implementation of appropriate learning and teaching strategies to different contexts | CP | PGCert | |
| Develop participant understanding of the depth and breadth of literature on academic practice in relation to learning and teaching at generic and discipline level and the ability to critique this evidence | KC | PGCert | |
| Enhance participant understanding and demonstrate the ability to analyse ethical issues and boundaries within learning and teaching | PT | PGCert | |
| Analytically reflect upon the interrelationship of theory and practice, and how this is framed within policy developments | KCT | PGCert | |
| Apply learning and teaching knowledge when planning their professional and personal development | PT | PGCert |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Part-time
This programme is studied part-time over eighteen months.
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Postgraduate Certificate - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCAM015 | POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN LEARNING AND TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION | Core | 60 | Cross Year |
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.