Postgraduate Certificate Academic Practice (PGCAP)

The Postgraduate Certificate Academic Practice (PGCAP) is a Level 7 qualification which can be taken as an exit award, or part of The Academy's Postgraduate Diploma Academic Practice (PGDAP) and Master of Arts Academic Practice (MA AP).

The overall aim of the PGCAP is to support and enhance the development of a rich and diverse learning and teaching culture at the University of Liverpool.

The programme is accredited by Advance HE and enables colleagues with substantive and significant teaching responsibilities to gain a teaching qualification and recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

The programme is made up of two modules:

  • Developing Academic Practice x 40 credits focused on enabling participants to reflect on, evaluate and improve their knowledge, skills and values in relation to learning, teaching, assessment and curriculum
  • Individual Investigation to Inform Innovation and Excellence x 20 credits designed to provide participants with choice to investigate a selected area of academic practice aligned with the University Education Strategy.

The PGCAP Participant Handbook 2026-28 (DOCX, 1.1MB) provides further information about the programme.

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Due to staffing reductions in the Academic Development team, the PGCAP Spring cohort modules (ADEV710 and ADEV702) will not run for this academic year. The Autumn cohort modules (ADEV700 and ADEV701) continue as usual. If you have any queries about applications or timelines for the programme, please email:

PGCAP Autumn cohort 2026-28 (modules ADEV700 and ADEV701)

Date Timings Programme
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 9.30am - 12.30pm ADEV700 Day 1
Tuesday, 24 November 2026 9.30am - 4.30pm ADEV700 Day 2
Tuesday, 19 January 2027 9.30am - 4.30pm ADEV700 Day 3
Tuesday, 23 February 2027 9.30am - 4.30pm ADEV700 Day 4
Tuesday, 13 April 2027 9.30am - 4.30pm ADEV700 Day 5
Tuesday, 11 May 2027 9.30am - 12.30pm ADEV700 Day 6
Tuesday, 7 September 2027 9.30am - 4.30pm ADEV701 - Session 1
Tuesday, 5 October 2027 9.30am - 4.30pm ADEV701 - Session 2
Tuesday, 2 November 2027 9.30am - 4.30pm ADEV701 - Session 3
Tuesday, 30 November 2027 9.30am - 4.30pm ADEV701 - Session 4
Tuesday, 18 January 2028 10am - 12noon Shut up and Write
Tuesday, 1 February 2028 10am - 12noon Shut up and Write
Tuesday, 15 February 2028 10am - 12noon Shut up and Write
Tuesday, 29 February 2028 10am - 12noon Shut up and Write

Contact

Please contact Siân Etherington if you have any queries about the programme:

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