Higher Education PGCert
Middlesex University
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Postgraduate Certificate

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Postgraduate Certificate

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Middlesex University

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OverviewWhy choose Higher Education PGCert at Middlesex?The Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) will give you an important grounding in teaching techniques, approaches and theories and support your continual development as an educator. The course is fully accredited by Advance HE (formerly HEA).This is a vital developmental qualification for both new members of academic staff who are just embarking on a career in Higher Education, as well as those who may have been teaching ...Read more

Overview

Why choose Higher Education PGCert at Middlesex?

The Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) will give you an important grounding in teaching techniques, approaches and theories and support your continual development as an educator. The course is fully accredited by Advance HE (formerly HEA).

This is a vital developmental qualification for both new members of academic staff who are just embarking on a career in Higher Education, as well as those who may have been teaching for a while but have had no formal guidance in learning and teaching strategies.

We welcome applications from staff at other Universities and institutions teaching students in Higher Education (or equivalent level).

Two modules (LED4011 and LED4013) are mandatory for all new members of academic staff 0.5 FTE and above who join Middlesex University and should be undertaken within the first two years of service. You will not need to undertake the course if you have achieved a similar, recognised qualification at another institution.

Once you successfully complete the course, you'll be awarded Fellowship (D2) of Advance HE (formerly HEA).

What you will gain

By joining us on this PGCert Higher Education course, you'll have the opportunity to:

Enhance your existing teaching practice through your work, allowing you to reflect on day-to-day teaching experiences

Apply for Fellowship of Advance HE, if you successfully complete the course

Receive 60 credits at master's level and be eligible to go on to complete an

  • MA in Higher Education
  • , once you've finished the course.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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21/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
82nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
113th

Modules

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Entry requirements

We welcome your application regardless of your background or experience. For this course, ideally, we are looking for these qualifications: A 2:2 honours degree or above and two or more years of relevant experience Graduate-level professional qualifications.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£3,900 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£65 per taught credit

£5,050 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£84 per credit

£5,050 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£84 per credit

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Middlesex University
Middlesex University , Barnet

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Hendon Campus The Burroughs Barnet NW4 4BT United Kingdom
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