Academic Practice (PGCAP) – Standard Pathway
The PGCAP – Standard Pathway is designed for applicants with limited or no experience teaching or supporting learning in higher education. Through this programme, students will develop their academic practice and build employability skills to enhance their teaching careers in higher education in the UK and around the world.
The programme will support you to develop the knowledge, skills, expertise, and values necessary to sustain effective academic practice and support student learning in higher education. Through the online learning environment, you will become part of a bigger community which will enable you to engage with global perspectives.
Active learning plays a fundamental part in the programme structure. You will have opportunities to demonstrate your understanding of educational concepts and barriers to learning, and your ability to apply pedagogical theory from varied global perspectives to the classroom.
Optional modules will allow you to tailor the final part of the programme, with a focus on either enhancing academic practice or developing your career, both within a global HE context.
Download a prospectus for more details on this programme including module information.
This programme consists of the following modules. Participants are required to complete 60 credits to achieve the PGCAP – Standard Pathway.
- Foundational Approaches to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (15 credits)
- Contemporary Approaches to Teaching in a Global HE Context (15 credits)
- Designing Learning and Assessment in a Global HE Context (15 credits)
Then choose one option from:
- Enhancing Academic Practice in a Global HE Context (15 credits)
- Developing your Career in a Global Context (15 credits)
Participants will be encouraged to contribute to learning, providing case studies and perspectives from their local contexts. This will create a strong global and active learning experience and a global network of contacts.
Students who complete the PGCAP – Standard Pathway will be eligible to continue their studies to the postgraduate diploma (PGDAP) and master’s (MA AP) awards in Academic Practice.
All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us now via LiveChat.
Applicants must have:
- A degree equivalent to an upper-second class UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
All applicants from outside the UK must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (with all parts of the score being above a minimum of 6)
If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.
PGCAP – Standard Pathway: £5,623
This fee* is fully inclusive of all costs, including all teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits.
Executive Scholarship
An Executive Scholarship of 20%** is available for our October 2024 intake for students taking the Standard Pathway. Contact our admissions team for more information.
Other scholarships and discounts
You may be able to benefit from the following scholarships and discounts:
- Regional Scholarships of up to 20%. To find out the scholarship offered in your region, please make an enquiry now.
- 10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.
- 5% discount for up-front full tuition fee payment.
Further support
We aim to make it as easy as possible for you to cover the costs of your studies. You could benefit from:
- Simple monthly payment plan provided to spread the cost over the duration of study
- Students living in England may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the programme cost.
Please speak to our admissions team for more details of fees, scholarships, discounts and support.
*All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed.
**Please note that the Executive Scholarship can only be used with the Up-Front Payment Discount.
Apply for this course by completing a simple online form.
In order to apply, you will need to provide copies of the following supporting documentation:
- University transcripts and certified translations if applicable
- Degree certificates
- Evidence of English language proficiency (EU and international applications only)
- Personal statement
- An up-to-date CV
Acknowledgement of your application
The admissions team will acknowledge receipt of your application and will pass it to the Department Head and/or appropriate academic department(s) for consideration.
Students with disabilities
We welcome applications from students with disabilities and consider them on the same academic grounds as those of other students. If you have a disability, medical condition and/or support needs it is important that you inform the University so that you receive appropriate support.
Deadlines
We have regular start dates throughout the year with regular application deadlines. Applicants are encouraged to apply in good time, particularly if they have special needs.
This programme enables those with limited or no experience teaching or supporting learning in higher education to develop their careers by gaining a relevant Postgraduate Certificate qualification, and specialist knowledge and skills applicable to teaching and supporting learning in HE in a global context.
Alongside the subject-specific knowledge gained, you will also develop professional skills such as communication, digital literacy, teaching and research, which could improve your career prospects and open access to more senior roles.
Students who complete the programme will also have an opportunity to progress to further study on the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDAP) and Master of Arts (MA AP) in Academic Practice.
Academic Development is part of The Leadership, Organisational, Professional & Academic Development Academy (The Academy) at the University of Liverpool. The Academy supports higher education professionals to develop their academic practice in relation to teaching and learning, as well as enhance their skills in research, leadership and management within the sector.
By studying online with Liverpool, you can gain a highly regarded qualification from a prestigious redbrick university and a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 research-led UK universities committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of research and education. You will acquire new skills and knowledge, all while continuing to work in your current role.
The University of Liverpool has been offering online programmes since 2000. We are recognised as one of Europe’s leading providers of wholly online postgraduate degrees. All our programmes are designed for online delivery, and our state-of-the-art learning platform encourages collaboration with fellow professionals from around the world.
