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Postgraduate Certificate
Paisley Campus
Flexible
JAN
2 years
Select a course option
Postgraduate Certificate
Paisley Campus
Flexible
JAN
2 years
Select a an exam type
OVERVIEW
The Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Academic Practice is a professional qualification for those who have a teaching role within UWS. It has been refocused as a professional development qualification for academic staff here at UWS and will not be receiving applications from those outside UWS from Academic Session 2023-24 onwards.
It is a flexible, modular open-learning programme. Most modules are taught as blended learning with face-to-face sessions in Paisley, with some options for the third module taught fully online.
The PgCert is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Participants who meet the requirements can apply for Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in line with the UK Professional Standards Framework: Descriptor 2. Those successfully completing Module 1 can apply for Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), aligned to UK Professional Standards Framework: Descriptor 1.
Graduates in the fields of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting may qualify to apply for a recordable teaching qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) providing they have met NMC requirements in terms of assessed teaching activity in both academic and practice settings, with students on NMC-approved programmes.
COURSE DETAILS
The PgCert comprises three 20 credit, Masters-level modules. Modules are completed in sequence i.e. participants undertake one module per term.
There are two pathways for progression through the PgCert. The two pathways commence by your selection of foundation module:
All students should apply directly to the University through our online application system. Before you apply, you should check that you meet our entry requirements and you should have all your supporting documents ready. The first stage of the process is to create a profile; you don't have to complete the application in one session - you can complete it in stages by saving each section and return to complete it at a later date. You will need to upload documents with your applications, which may include transcripts and degree certificates.
Students living in
Domestic
£915 per year
Students from Domestic
£305 per module (20 credits).
£4,650 per year
Students from Other UK
£305 per module (20 credits).
£6,000 per year
Students from EU
£2,000 per module (20 credits).
£6,000 per year
Students from International
£2,000 per module (20 credits).
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