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ave already done a teaching qualification elsewhere?
The STAR framework is a CPD process, and therefore all previous qualifications and experience related to
teaching and learning in HE will be helpful in writing your application.
I have already completed Imperial’s PGCERT in ULT or SLTP; what’s my next step?
Having already completed these courses you will be well placed to write your application. Come to one of
the drop-in sessions to discuss your options.
I already have FHEA; can this count towards the PGCERT in ULT?
All relevant education experience can form part of your PGCert. Details of this will depend on personal
context and will be considered on an individual basis. However, the PGCert is an academic qualification and
as such is subject to the normal registry and course regulations regarding entry and AP(E)L.
How much writing will be involved in the application?
Applications for each of the different descriptor levels have a different word count.
Applications for Associate Fellowship (D1) - 1500-2000 words
Applications for Fellowship (D2) - 3000 words
Applications for Senior Fellowship (D3) - 5000-7000 words
How long will it take to complete?
The length of time to achieve STAR recognition will depend on an individual’s professional circumstances
and experience. An applicant who is new to teaching may take longer to complete their application than
someone who already has a lot of experience and can put together an application relatively quickly.
What post- nominals can I use?
If your application is successful, you can use the following post nominals:
• AFHEA – Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• FHEA – Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• SFHEA – Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• PFHEA – Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
8. What happens after I have gained recognition?
Participating in the STAR framework is part of an ongoing process of professional recognition for your
teaching activities. We hope that you will progress up the levels of fellowship over time which will serve to
improve your career prospects at Imperial and beyond. It is therefore worth keeping documentation that
relates to your teaching activities as this might prove useful for a future application. This might be in the
form of student feedback, emails from colleagues or even your own reflective diary. You could also stay
involved in the framework, mentoring others from your discipline and perhaps reviewing applications. This
sort of involvement can help you gain experience and be useful in your own subsequent applications for
future more senior fellowship. You may also consider being involved in other education events such as
education day, perspectives in education or one of the educational networks.
9. STAR contact details.
Website: www.imperial.ac.uk/star-framework
Email: staradmin@imperial.ac.uk
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The STAR framework is a CPD process, and therefore all previous qualifications and experience related to
teaching and learning in HE will be helpful in writing your application.
I have already completed Imperial’s PGCERT in ULT or SLTP; what’s my next step?
Having already completed these courses you will be well placed to write your application. Come to one of
the drop-in sessions to discuss your options.
I already have FHEA; can this count towards the PGCERT in ULT?
All relevant education experience can form part of your PGCert. Details of this will depend on personal
context and will be considered on an individual basis. However, the PGCert is an academic qualification and
as such is subject to the normal registry and course regulations regarding entry and AP(E)L.
How much writing will be involved in the application?
Applications for each of the different descriptor levels have a different word count.
Applications for Associate Fellowship (D1) - 1500-2000 words
Applications for Fellowship (D2) - 3000 words
Applications for Senior Fellowship (D3) - 5000-7000 words
How long will it take to complete?
The length of time to achieve STAR recognition will depend on an individual’s professional circumstances
and experience. An applicant who is new to teaching may take longer to complete their application than
someone who already has a lot of experience and can put together an application relatively quickly.
What post- nominals can I use?
If your application is successful, you can use the following post nominals:
• AFHEA – Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• FHEA – Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• SFHEA – Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• PFHEA – Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
8. What happens after I have gained recognition?
Participating in the STAR framework is part of an ongoing process of professional recognition for your
teaching activities. We hope that you will progress up the levels of fellowship over time which will serve to
improve your career prospects at Imperial and beyond. It is therefore worth keeping documentation that
relates to your teaching activities as this might prove useful for a future application. This might be in the
form of student feedback, emails from colleagues or even your own reflective diary. You could also stay
involved in the framework, mentoring others from your discipline and perhaps reviewing applications. This
sort of involvement can help you gain experience and be useful in your own subsequent applications for
future more senior fellowship. You may also consider being involved in other education events such as
education day, perspectives in education or one of the educational networks.
9. STAR contact details.
Website: www.imperial.ac.uk/star-framework
Email: staradmin@imperial.ac.uk
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