Course overview
Improve your teaching practice by gaining a professional postgraduate qualification and Fellowship that is recognised globally.
This programme was developed through a unique collaboration with Advance HE and is designed to advance your ability to support learning within higher education. By engaging with global perspectives on academic practice in higher education, you will cultivate your reflective and reflexive learning practice, in turn supporting the enhancement of your teaching skills.
What you'll learn
You will begin with a short induction that will support your understanding of the online learning environment and the Professional Standards Framework. Each module will start with a ‘setting the scene’ unit to allow time and attention for exploring different interpretations and definitions of the topics you will explore during the module. The syllabus will delve into theories and their practical applications in order to build on your existing skills within education.
You will be required to complete 60 credits to achieve the full award.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class

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Duration study load
Approximately 10 months (wholly online and part-time)
Entry requirements
Applicants should have:
- A degree equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree; and
- Teaching position in a higher education institution
Applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language and are required to provide evidence of this.
Assessment
Participants will be encouraged to contribute to learning, providing case studies and perspectives from their local contexts. This will create a strong global active learning experience and a global network of contacts for participants.
Career prospects
This is the first programme of its kind to offer an academic qualification (Postgraduate Certificate) and professional recognition (FHEA) on successful completion, providing an accelerated and significant career benefit alongside the development of your practice in higher education. The global emphasis of this programme will be particularly helpful if you have an interest in transnational education and want to develop skills to work with international students and faculty.
About University of Liverpool Online Programmes
University of Liverpool is a member of the elite Russell Group of research-led UK universities. They have been offering online programmes since 2000 and are one of Europe's leading providers of wholly online postgraduate degrees. Their programmes are designed specifically for online learning; teaching and assessment are delivered through a state-of-the-art learning platform, providing students with access to all resources required for interactive study online.