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Master of Arts Academic Practice (MA AP)

Study Method Online
Provider University of Liverpool Online
Recognition AdvanceHE
Start Date 15 September 2026, 17 November 2026, 12 January 2027
University of Liverpool Online

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Course overview

The online Academic Practice programme 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.

There are three study awards for the programme: the Postgraduate Certificate Academic Practice (PGCAP), the Postgraduate Diploma Academic Practice (PGDAP) and the full Master of Arts Academic Practice (MA AP).

On the PGCAP award, 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 PGDAP builds on learning from the PGCAP to further develop academic leadership, scholarship, and pedagogic research in preparation for progression to the MA AP which gives participants the opportunity to complete a supervised academic practice project.

Who's It For?

This programme is for those who are interested in transactional education and in developing a toolkit to work with international students and faculty. Beyond the curriculum-specific knowledge, you will also become more proficient in communication, digital literacy, teaching and research, ultimately opening doors to many new professional opportunities.

Job outcomes

  • Teaching Roles

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What you'll learn

Upon completion of the programme, you will gain initial training qualifications that are transferable to other HE institutions.

You will have the opportunity to dive into learning, providing case studies and perspectives from their local contexts while creating a strong global active learning experience and a global network of contacts for all students.

The expertise you will acquire by studying this online programme is directly applicable to a workplace.

Recognitions

AdvanceHE

Accredited/ Certified by AdvanceHE

Study method

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    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

24 months

Delivery

Online

Entry requirements

All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must have:

  • A degree equivalent to a lower-second-class UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

All applicants 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 the eligible countries on our website.

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Assessment

Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, presentations, discussion forum participation and journal entries.

Subjects

Postgraduate Certificate Modules
  • 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)
  • Enhancing Academic Practice in a Global HE Context (15 credits) (Elective)
  • Developing Your Career in a Global HE Context (15 credits) (Elective)
Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Arts Modules
  • Developing Academic Leadership (15 credits) – PGDAP and MA AP
  • Evidencing Academic Leadership (15 credits) – PGDAP and MA AP
  • Developing Scholarship (15 credits) – PGDAP and MA AP
  • Pedagogic Research Design (15 credits) – PGDAP and MA AP
  • Academic Practice Project (60 credits) – MA AP

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Payment options

Full tuition fee – £17,947 (2026/2027 academic year)

The tuition fee is fully inclusive of all costs: teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits. If you live in England, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the costs of your degree. If you are not eligible for a student loan, you will be offered a simple monthly payment plan to spread the cost of your tuition over the duration of your studies.

Scholarships and discounts

  • 10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.

  • Global scholarships of up to 15% for international students residing in specific regions outside the UK.

A separate application form is not required for a scholarship, as it will be applied once you have received your official offer letter. Please note, scholarships cannot be combined. Please speak to our admissions team for more details of fees, scholarships, discounts, and support.

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About University of Liverpool Online

This year, we are celebrating 25 years in online learning. All our programmes have been specifically designed for online delivery since 2000. Our state-of-the-art learning platform encourages collaboration with fellow professionals from around the world. You will receive a highly regarded qualification from the University of Liverpool, a member of the elite Russell Group of research-led UK universities, consistently ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide (Centre for World University Rankings, 2024). In addition, the University of Liverpool achieved Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024.

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