Program Overview
The Higher Education at University of Greenwich is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,660 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Higher Education 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
- To develop practical and evaluative skills necessary for teaching in higher education
- To facilitate learning in a range of settings and give advanced professional development
- To encourage the development of subject-specific pedagogy.
- Learning theories and their application
- Diversity
- Purposes of assessment
- Learner support and guidance
- Teaching strategies
- Curriculum models
- Use of technology to facilitate learning
- Quality assurance
- Curriculum development and evaluation
- Teaching and learning in inter-professional Settings
- Evidence-based practice
- Learning, Teaching and Assessing
- Learning Design and Evaluation
- Professional Development in Higher Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have:
A good honours degree
AND qualifications and experience appropriate to their specialist area sufficient to make them credible contenders for appointment to the higher education sector
AND a guaranteed minimum of 60 hours teaching in HE (level 4-7) during the period of registration, at least 10 hours of this in the first term. This may include a range of teaching activity, including tutorials and supervision.
Applicants who wish to have their teaching qualification recorded by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will need a current entry on an appropriate part of the NMC register; three years full-time experience (or equivalent part-time experience) in relevant professional practice and professional knowledge at least to first degree level before commencing the programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,660 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,660 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Greenwich 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 Greenwich
University of Greenwich
London, United Kingdom
University of Greenwich is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date in 2023
- Language English
- Duration 12 months