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PG CERT ULT
Postgraduate Certificate in University
Learning and Teaching (PG Cert ULT)
Programme Structure and Timetable
The PG Cert is organised through a series of topics, each of which
have associated seminar(s), and an assignment which requires you
to complete some directed reading. Students can choose topics
which best fit their interests and practice and may also seek advice
from members of academic staff. Some topics have pre-requisites,
usually attendance at one or more of the EDU workshops and/or
pre-sessional reading and preparation be submitted in advance
of the topic seminar. Most topics will run at least twice throughout
the year and students are advised to consider their workload when
booking sessions to ensure that they have enough time to complete
the reading and assignments in the timescales given. The deadline
for submitting assignments for formative feedback is normally six
weeks after the date of the topic seminar.
The PG Cert is an accredited pathway to HEA Timetable and Course Credit
recognition of individual engagement in teaching and
learning. The programme is aligned with the UK PSF, The PG Cert is a 30 ECTS course (equivalent to one-
and topics offer the opportunity for you to engage third of a Masters degree). Five ECTS are credited for
with the PSF in a manner appropriate to you and your the introductory workshops, preparatory work, and
practice. It is anticipated that most students on the Induction day. A further five ECTS are credited for
course will likely seek recognition at D2 (Fellowship). preparation of the final portfolio. This means you will
Full details on the framework are given in the need to attend a minimum of four topic seminars, to
Induction session, and you can also discuss your account for the final 20 ECTS credits. Most topics have
recognition level with EDU staff during the year. a ECTS value of 5 credits, however some are 2.5 ECTS.
From the timetable, you should choose topics which
relate to your teaching and which are of most interest
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Postgraduate Certificate in University
Learning and Teaching (PG Cert ULT)
Programme Structure and Timetable
The PG Cert is organised through a series of topics, each of which
have associated seminar(s), and an assignment which requires you
to complete some directed reading. Students can choose topics
which best fit their interests and practice and may also seek advice
from members of academic staff. Some topics have pre-requisites,
usually attendance at one or more of the EDU workshops and/or
pre-sessional reading and preparation be submitted in advance
of the topic seminar. Most topics will run at least twice throughout
the year and students are advised to consider their workload when
booking sessions to ensure that they have enough time to complete
the reading and assignments in the timescales given. The deadline
for submitting assignments for formative feedback is normally six
weeks after the date of the topic seminar.
The PG Cert is an accredited pathway to HEA Timetable and Course Credit
recognition of individual engagement in teaching and
learning. The programme is aligned with the UK PSF, The PG Cert is a 30 ECTS course (equivalent to one-
and topics offer the opportunity for you to engage third of a Masters degree). Five ECTS are credited for
with the PSF in a manner appropriate to you and your the introductory workshops, preparatory work, and
practice. It is anticipated that most students on the Induction day. A further five ECTS are credited for
course will likely seek recognition at D2 (Fellowship). preparation of the final portfolio. This means you will
Full details on the framework are given in the need to attend a minimum of four topic seminars, to
Induction session, and you can also discuss your account for the final 20 ECTS credits. Most topics have
recognition level with EDU staff during the year. a ECTS value of 5 credits, however some are 2.5 ECTS.
From the timetable, you should choose topics which
relate to your teaching and which are of most interest
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