Program Overview
The Higher Professional Education (PGDip PGCert) at Oxford Brookes University is a MSc programme in Education over 12 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 education. 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 Higher Professional Education (PGDip 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Higher Professional Education (PGDip PGCert) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Nurses and midwives
- Occupational therapists and physiotherapists
- All other health care professionals
- Leadership in Health and Social Care
- Work-based Learning
- Independent Study
- Evidence-based Practice
- Modules
- Creating Frameworks for Learning
- Teaching in Higher Professional Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You must:
- be a registered health or social care professional, with a registration acceptable to the relevant United Kingdom professional body
- have an honours degree or a professional qualification equivalent to a first degree, or be able to produce evidence of the ability to study at your proposed level of entry if requested
- have a minimum of two years\' professional practice experience
- be employed or have access to a health care setting that will enable achievement of the learning outcomes, ie hold a post which includes a significant role as a teacher/facilitator in a health or social care setting. We recognise that the range of educational roles is wide and this may include formal and informal teaching of groups or facilitating the learning of individuals on a regular, ongoing basis.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English you must demonstrate that your level of English is appropriate for study at postgraduate level - IELTS 6.5-7.0 overall, or equivalent.
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 Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford Brookes University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date September 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months