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University of Liverpool: Academic Practice (Online)
Institution | University of Liverpool |
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Department | Education |
Web | https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ |
enquiries@study-online.liverpool.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44 (0)151 318 4466 |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
This online academic practice programme has been designed for students from both teaching and non-teaching backgrounds in higher education (HE) to provide an opportunity to enhance their academic practice, academic leadership and ability to support learning and teaching in a global context. There are three study awards for the programme: the Postgraduate Certificate Academic Practice (PGCAP), the Postgraduate Diploma Academic Practice (PGDAP) and full Master of Arts Academic Practice (MA AP).
Depending on a student's background, the online PGCAP award offers two pathways.
Standard Pathway
If you do not hold a teaching position in a higher education institution you can take the route of gaining a PGCAP that will provide you with the theory and practice of teaching and supporting learning in higher education in a global context.
FHEA Pathway
If you do hold a teaching position that enables you to demonstrate Descriptor Level 2 of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF), you can obtain a PGCAP and through our partnership with Advance HE, gain recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), the UK’s agency for driving excellence in higher education.
PGDAP and MA AP
The Postgraduate Diploma Academic Practice builds on learning from both pathways of the PGCAP to further develop academic leadership, scholarship, and pedagogic research in preparation for progression to the MA AP which gives participants the opportunity to complete a supervised academic practice project. Throughout the programme you will acquire a comprehensive understanding of academic teaching concepts, such as utilising international educational frameworks to design lessons and assignments as well as applying learning outcomes to your own context. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge by articulating pedagogical theories in the classroom. The extensively diverse cohort of international peers will provide you with a global outlook on higher education practices and allow you to interchange experiences across a variety of educational contexts.
Students are required to complete 60 credits to achieve the PGCAP (both pathways), 120 credits to achieve the PGDAP and 180 credits to complete the MA AP.
PGCAP Award
Foundational Approaches to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (15 credits) - PGCAP (Standard Pathway) Contemporary Approaches to Learning and Teaching (15 credits) - PGCAP (Standard and FHEA Pathway) Alternative Approaches to Supporting Learning (15 credits) - PGCAP (Standard and FHEA Pathway) Enhancing Teaching and Learning (15 credits) - PGCAP (Standard and FHEA Pathway) Extending your HE Career in a Global Context (15 credits) – PGCAP (FHEA Pathway)
PGDAP and MA AP Awards
Developing Academic Leadership (15 credits) – PGDAP and MA AP Developing Scholarship (15 credits) – PGDAP and MA AP Evidencing Academic Leadership (15 credits) – PGDAP and MA AP Pedagogic Research Design (15 credits) – PGDAP and MA AP Academic Practice Project (60 credits) – MA AP
Career destinations
Upon completion of the programme, you will gain initial training qualifications that are transferable to other HE institutions. You will have the opportunity to dive into learning, providing case studies and perspectives from their local contexts while creating a strong global active learning experience and a global network of contacts for all students. The expertise you will acquire by studying this online programme is directly applicable to a workplace. The second FHEA pathway offers the postgraduate certificate and automatic professional recognition (FHEA) to successful graduates, which can fast-track your career in higher education.
MA
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us on our website. For both PGCAP pathways, applicants must have: - A degree equivalent to an upper-second class UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent. For pathway two leading to Fellowship (FHEA), applicants must also: - Hold a teaching position in a higher education institution that enables them to demonstrate Descriptor level 2 of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). If you are unsure about which pathway is best suited to you, please contact our admissions team to discuss the options open to you. All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (with all parts of the score being above a minimum of 5.5). If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the eligible countries on our website. |
Location | Online Online Online |
Fees
EU | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
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International | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
England | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
Northern Ireland | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
Channel Islands | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us on our website. For both PGCAP pathways, applicants must have: - A degree equivalent to an upper-second class UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent. For pathway two leading to Fellowship (FHEA), applicants must also: - Hold a teaching position in a higher education institution that enables them to demonstrate Descriptor level 2 of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). If you are unsure about which pathway is best suited to you, please contact our admissions team to discuss the options open to you. All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (with all parts of the score being above a minimum of 5.5). If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the eligible countries on our website. |
Location | Online Online Online |
Fees
EU | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
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International | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
England | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
Northern Ireland | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
Channel Islands | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | 16065 GBP for Whole course |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us on our website. For both PGCAP pathways, applicants must have: - A degree equivalent to an upper-second class UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent. For pathway two leading to Fellowship (FHEA), applicants must also: - Hold a teaching position in a higher education institution that enables them to demonstrate Descriptor level 2 of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). If you are unsure about which pathway is best suited to you, please contact our admissions team to discuss the options open to you. All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (with all parts of the score being above a minimum of 5.5). If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the eligible countries on our website. |
Location | Online Online Online |
Fees
EU | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
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International | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
England | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
Northern Ireland | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
Channel Islands | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us on our website. For both PGCAP pathways, applicants must have: - A degree equivalent to an upper-second class UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent. For pathway two leading to Fellowship (FHEA), applicants must also: - Hold a teaching position in a higher education institution that enables them to demonstrate Descriptor level 2 of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). If you are unsure about which pathway is best suited to you, please contact our admissions team to discuss the options open to you. All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (with all parts of the score being above a minimum of 5.5). If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the eligible countries on our website. |
Location | Online Online Online |
Fees
EU | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
---|---|
International | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
England | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
Northern Ireland | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
Channel Islands | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | 5355 GBP for Whole course |
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