Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHighE)

Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHighE)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Convener of the Interdivisional Board of Studies in Higher Education.
   2. Every applicant must
      1. be a graduate and, normally, be engaged in tertiary teaching; or
      2. if enrolling for a programme for an endorsed certificate, be a graduate and, normally, be engaged in clinical teaching at tertiary level; or
      3. have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Board of Studies.

2. Structure of the Programme

   The programme of study shall consist of

   1. HEDU 501 Critical Reflection on Higher Education (30 points); and
   2. HEDU 502 Learning Theory and Practice in Higher Education (30 points).

   Where the postgraduate certificate is endorsed either in Clinical Education or Educational Technology, students will undertake study in the selected specialist area within each paper.

   Notes:
   (i) HEDU 501 and 502 may be taken in any order.
   (ii) HEDU 501 and HEDU 502 are also available through Distance Learning.

3. Duration of the Programme

   The programme is "self paced" and students may negotiate the duration of study for each paper within the following:

   1. A candidate shall normally follow a part-time programme of study of not less than one academic year.
   2. A candidate shall satisfy the requirements for the certificate within three years of admission to the programme.

4. Endorsements

   The postgraduate certificate may be endorsed in either Clinical Education or Educational Technology.

5. Variations

   The Convener of the Interdivisional Board of Higher Education may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

   Notes:
   1. The due date for applications for enrolment in the programme is 31 January of the year in which the programme is to be commenced. Late applications may be accepted.
   2. Study towards the programme will commence on the third week in February.