Professional and Higher Education

Entry requirements

Normally the equivalent of a UK honours degree. Candidates with alternative qualifications and appropriate relevant professional experience may also be considered. It is currently required that you have an existing teaching or facilitation of learning role in your workplace at undergraduate or higher education level (SCQF Level 7 or higher).

Candidates who do not have standard entry requirements may be asked to submit a formative essay to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required at this level. There is a non-credit bearing online induction module to assist you with this return to study.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Are you a professional who teaches and supports learning at higher education level*, whether within a university, college or other professional setting? Are you looking for a course that will enable you to become more effective in your role?

This e-PgCert in Professional and Higher Education has been designed in response to the continuing professional development (CPD) needs of those professionals and will enable you to become effective in facilitating and enhancing learning experiences. It may be of interest to nurses and midwives, allied health professionals, social workers, doctors, lecturers in any discipline and professional services staff in higher education institutions.

This dynamic, interactive and work-related part-time course is delivered fully online, allowing you to fit study around your other commitments.

* Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level 7 or higher.

Information for international students

International students: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 7.0 and no individual component score below 6.5.

Fees and funding