Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above.
Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered.

For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.

You can also read our admissions policy.

Further information about entry

You'll need to provide written confirmation of 25 hours of teaching at a higher education level (4-7) during the period of registration. At least 10 hours should take place in the first term. This may include a range of teaching activities, such as tutorials or one-to-one supervision.

Your own institution/department should also supply an approved mentor for the programme.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This Award of Institutional Credit in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (ALTHE) is an ideal first step towards a full teaching qualification in higher education.

This blended-learning course is designed for those with limited teaching experience, such as part-time staff, or those who do training, teaching assistant and support roles.

The course is ideal for:

Professionals with limited teaching responsibilities
Those in a non-academic role with student-facing work
Anyone wishing to complete the PGCert HE over two years
Postgraduate researchers looking to build an academic career
Teachers with professional/non-traditional qualifications

The course is taught online, with online materials, activities and webinars. Teaching observations and one-to-one tutorials are also included. Support is provided by the course team, your allocated personal tutor and mentors.

Please visit our website for more information about this course.