Program Overview
The Academic Practice (PgCert) at University of Glasgow is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Academic Practice (PgCert) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Glasgow, Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Academic Practice (PgCert) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Learning and teaching in higher education
- Developing effective supervision practices.
- course and curriculum design
- evaluation of teaching practice
- principles of assessment and feedback
- research supervisions
- teaching methodologies including, lecturing, small group work and online learning
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants will normally hold an academic position at the University of Glasgow and will be required to undertake some teaching duties in order to successfully complete the programme. Applications from individuals in other higher education institutions will be considered, subject to the availability.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date April 2025
- Language English
- Duration 24 months