This section contains information to support you in your teaching role, including opportunities to develop your knowledge, skills and expertise and gain qualifications in learning and teaching in higher education.
Our suite of Academic Development programmes provides an overview of programmes available for enrolment.
For an introduction to our programmes watch:
Programme |
Content |
Requirements for Completion |
Achieve |
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- Introduction to Supporting Student Learning in HE at UoL |
Non-credit bearing blended workshops | An essential introduction to those new to teaching | |
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FLTHE Aimed at those early in their HE teaching career with limited prior teaching experience |
- Introduction to Supporting Student Learning |
Non-credit bearing blended workshops, online resources, support and workplace learning |
HEA Associate Fellow |
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PGCAP Aimed at colleagues with substantive and significant teaching responsibilities |
- ADEV700: Developing Academic Practice - ADEV701: Individual Investigation |
2 compulsory modules | 60 credits at level 7 and HEA Fellow |
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PGDip AP Aimed at those with an interest in exploring the relationship between theory, policy and practice in HE |
- ADEV720: Developing Academic Leadership - ADEV730: Developing Scholarship |
Successful completion of PGCAP or equivalent plus two compulsory and one optional module | 120 credits at level 7 |
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MA AP Following from the PGDip AP, aimed at those wanting to further develop skills in carrying out publishable educational research |
- ADEV770: Dissertation in Academic Practice | Successful completion of PGDip AP or equivalent plus dissertation | 180 credits at level 7 |
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ULTRA Non-taught pathway for experienced staff |
- Reviewing experience and current expertise in learning and teaching, and planning further development - Engaging in relevant CPD, and ultimately applying for HEA Fellowship |
Successful application for a HEA Fellowship at the appropriate level according to applicant experience | HEA Associate Fellow, Fellow, Senior Fellow or Principal Fellow |
To find out more about HEA Fellowships, visit the Higher Education Academy Fellowship pages.
The Academic Development team have created an interactive guide to support you in navigating the breadth of opportunites on offer. Visit the Developing Your Teaching page for more information.
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