Course Summary
This course is designed to support learners to adopt an inquiry-based approach to exploring challenges in teaching and learning in higher education.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Honours degree (Level 8), with evidence of a 2:2 or higher. The programme is intended for those currently engaged with teaching, tutoring or training groups of students/participants in the University and could, therefore, review their courses/ programmes and look for evidence of student learning.
The minimum academic entry requirement is an undergraduate degree or equivalent.
For Professional Staff – As an integral component of assessments involves inclusive improvements that are captured within the feedback process, the applicants Head of Department must identify an academic for participant to link with to access students. This form must be signed by the HoD and included with the Support to Study form.
Application Details
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.
Start Date: September 2026.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Duration
Recommended Study Hours per week
The programme consists of a weekly on-line lecture and tutorial. As this programme is delivered to academics and professionals in full time employment, lectures are recorded and uploaded to the class Moodle page at the beginning of the week which allows opportunity for students to listen to the lecture at times suitable to their work- load. Tutorials are live on Thursday evenings at 7pm.
On-Campus Attendance Requirement: No on-campus attendance required.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.