Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE (PGCert LTHE)

In order to ensure that applicants have the requisite experience to enable meaningful participation in the programme and to meet the requirements for AdvanceHE Fellowship during the core module, there are specific admission criteria based around experience and taught qualifications. 

Each application is considered on a case-by-case basis and applicants must be able to demonstrate (through their application form) that they are working in a teaching and learning role that has the required breadth and depth of practice, to be able to meet all Dimensions of Descriptor 2 of the Professional Standards Framework (PSF) 2023 by the end of the core module. 

To apply for the PGCert LTHE, participants must meet the entry requirements below: 

1. Hold an honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject. 

2. Be active in a teaching role within a HE institution or clinical setting throughout the duration of the full PGCert LTHE.  

3. Man Met Staff/Collaborative Partner Staff: prior experience of teaching within a HE institution (a minimum of 4 – 6 hours per week on average) for a minimum of one semester (or equivalent).  

4. Clinical Educators: prior experience of teaching HE students in a clinical setting (a minimum of 4 – 6 hours per week on average) for a minimum of one semester (or equivalent).  

5. During PGCert LTHE Core Module, you will: 

• Teach regularly (a minimum of 4 – 6 hours per week on average).  

• Design, plan and deliver learning activities. 

• Assess and give feedback for learning. 

All applications must be approved by the Head of Department (or equivalent) and Line Manager to verify that the applicant meets the entry requirements and that there is departmental approval for the applicant to undertake the programme. It is participants’ responsibility to ensure that this has been agreed and that any necessary arrangements have been made to support their study.  

By completing and submitting an application form, you must confirm that your participation in the programme has been agreed. Where necessary, we may contact Heads of Department (or equivalent) or Line Managers to verify this.  

Application forms are reviewed by the PGCert LTHE Programme Lead, Dr Sophie Bessant, who will review, approve and where necessary, arrange a follow-up meeting to explore individuals’ practice further, before applications are approved. 

Course fees

The PGCert LTHE is offered at no cost to staff employed by Man Met, and there will be no charges incurred by your department or faculty. 

For entry in the 2024/25 academic year, collaborative partner staff and clinical educators not employed by Man Met will pay fees as follows:

• £792 per 15 credits for Home (UK) students (£3168 for the full 60 credits)
• £1542 per 15 credits for International students (£6168 for the full 60 credits)

Upon enrolment, participants will be billed and it is your responsibility to arrange for fees to be paid. Our website has further details on how to pay fees, including payment in instalments. If a sponsor (your employer, for example) is paying on your behalf, they must email studentbillings@mmu.ac.uk to confirm they will pay before you can enrol.

Fees for Fellowship of AdvanceHE

Upon completion of the core module - Learning, Teaching and Assessment in HE (LTA) - you will be eligible for the award of Fellowship of AdvanceHE. For some participants, this may incur an additional charge:

• Man Met staff will not pay any additional fee for the award of Fellowship of AdvanceHE.
• Collaborative partner staff and clinical educators employed by an institution/organisation that is an Advance HE Member (Full, International, Affiliate or International Access), will not pay an additional fee for the award of Fellowship of AdvanceHE. You can see a list of current members at the AdvanceHE website.
• Collaborative partner staff and clinical educators employed by an institution/organisation that is not an AdvanceHE member will be charged an additional fee for Fellowship (on top of the PGCert programme fees listed above). This is 50% of the current Fellowship direct application fee for an individual from a non-member institution. This fee will be payable directly to AdvanceHE in order to claim your Fellowship. More information about current fees for Fellowship are found on the AdvanceHE webpages.

Before applying, please ensure you meet all the Entry Requirements on this page.

To apply, download and complete the PGCert LTHE application form and send it to utacpd@mmu.ac.uk.

The deadline for applications for the PGCert LTHE starting with LTA in September 2024 is 23rd August 2024.

The deadline for applications for the PGCert LTHE starting with LTA in January 2025 is 6th December 2024.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is considered for the PGCert LTHE in line with the university’s Policy for the Recognition of Prior Learning. RPL is not usually considered for the PGCert LTHE core module (LTA) and participants will be asked to apply for RPL against one of the PGCert LTHE option modules. In exemptional circumstances, RPL against the LTA module may be considered, however, if granted, participants will be awarded the 30 credits only and not the Fellowship award. Participants then wishing to pursue Fellowship would need to apply separately for Fellowship via the University’s direct application scheme.