Program Overview
The Higher Education PGDip at University of Worcester is a MA programme in Education, 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 Education PGDip 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Worcester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Higher Education PGDip 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
- Learning Teaching and Assessment in HE
- Introduction to Academic Practice
- Supporting Student Learning in HE
- Evaluation of Professional Learning
- Professional Enquiry into an Educational Setting
- Negotiated Learning Education (Single)
- Negotiated Learning Education (Double)
- Negotiated Learning Education (Triple)
- Reflecting on Current Issues in Education
- Reflecting on Professional Practice
- Personal and Professional Development
- Finance and Resource Management
- Leadership for Quality and Sustainability
- Organisational Improvement through Action Research
- Policy and the Management of Change
- Performance Management
- Information and Knowledge Management
- Leading Creativity and Innovation
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Developing Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Approaches to Educational Research: Research Methods for Professional Enquiry in Education
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A first or second class Honours Degree
- Current and ongoing experience of supporting the learning of HE students in large groups, small groups and one-to-one
- Current experience, or anticipated experience during the period of the programme, of curriculum and assessment design at HE level
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Worcester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Worcester
University of Worcester
Worcester, United Kingdom
The University of Worcester is a public research university based in Worcester, England. With a history dating back to 1946, the university began awarding degrees in 1997 and was granted full...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 10 year(s)
