Higher and Professional Education PgCert

This award is for lecturers/trainers delivering higher or professional education and is accredited by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) Opportunity to explore education practice with educators from a broad range of higher and professional backgrounds Accessible and convenient learning with our online learning Education specialists This award has been purposely designed for staff who work within a higher or professional education context in order to respond to the challenges and opportunities presented to student learning within this sector. The overall aim of the PgCHPE award is to provide a framework for the initial and continuing professional development of academic staff in higher and professional education. The PGCHPE is designed to encourage participants to critically evaluate your own approach to teaching within your discipline area, supporting student learning and contributing to development across their Higher Education Provider (HEP) or Professional Training Organisation. The PgCHPE therefore aims to:

University of Staffordshire employees may be directed to complete the PgCHPE as part of an Academic Professional Apprenticeship. You can read more on our Higher Degree Apprenticeships page. An Honours Degree or equivalent professional qualification from an institution of Higher Education, or its equivalent from overseas. An appointment as a full-time or fractional member of staff working in a teaching or supporting learning capacity at University of Staffordshire or another institution in the higher or adult education sector. Undertaking a job role which includes teaching and assessing learners at level 4 and above, with a minimum of ten hours teaching per month. If English is not your first language, the expected IELTS average is 6.5.

IELTS average is 6.5. International entry requirements For international students, the expected IELTS average is 6.5

International students: £3,630 per course

UK students: £3,630 per course

UK/Home: £3,630 per course

International: £3,630 per course

September 2026

See central postgraduate application guidance: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply

• Stoke-on-Trent campus, United Kingdom