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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI): Tertiary and Higher Education
| Institution | University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) |
|---|---|
| Department | Humanities, Education and Gaelic |
| Web | https://www.uhi.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 01463 279190 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
What is special about this course?
This MEd Tertiary and Higher Education is designed to support the professional development of individuals working in education and training at either tertiary or higher education level. The intention is to strengthen and enhance participants' understanding of educational issues while raising their professional profiles.
You will be encouraged to discuss and analyse information from a wide range of theoretical perspectives and apply them to your own professional practice. You will have the opportunity to focus your studies on an area of professional educational interest while developing research skills and an understanding of ethical principles in higher education.
The course can help you to make changes in your professional practice that can have a positive impact on you and on your learners.
The course also offers specialist modules for those working in a clinical practice and who teach, for example; nursing or dental students. Students who choose this option can exit with a PgCert Clinical Pedagogy or continue on to the full MEd Tertiary and Higher Education.
It is recommended that you attend the face-to-face induction offered at the beginning of the course.
Special features ◾The course is available to study part time, online through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), enabling you to fit your study around your personal and professional commitments ◾Option for a face-to-face induction which, although not compulsory, is highly recommended ◾Reflective learning is at the heart of this course allowing you to use your learning to enhance your professional practice ◾You can choose to study individual modules for continuing professional development (CPD), or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full masters degree ◾If you are member of staff, or a postgraduate research student of the University of the Highlands and Islands, and are practicing in relation to higher education learning and teaching, you will be eligible to use your work on the PgCert to achieve Associate Fellow or Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
How long will my course last? ◾Part-time: Flexible learning over 18 months to 5 years, depending on exit award
Please note that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland have changed their names to become UHI North, West and Hebrides. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
MEd
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | ◾2:2 honours degree or equivalent in any subject. A third or ordinary degree will be considered with appropriate professional experience |
| Location | North, West and Hebrides UHI North West and Hebrides Ormlie Road Thurso KW14 7EE |
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