This programme's innovative international curriculum will allow staff who teach in higher education institutions to improve their teaching by exploring learning and teaching theory and reflecting on their own practice.

The Postgraduate Certificate is made up of four modules, each worth 15 credits: 

• Introduction to Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education
• Approaches to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
• Developing as a Reflective Practitioner
• Academic Practitioner Research

The Postgraduate Diploma level consists of two 30 credit modules. One is a core module, Innovative Curriculum Development, addressing course design, international curriculum, disciplinary curriculum models, transferable skills and quality assurance and evaluation. The other module is chosen from three options delivered by the Department of Educational Studies (Diaspora, Race, Culture and Education, Masculinities, Femininities and Identities in Education or Researching Culture, Language and Identity in Education).

The MA level consists of a dissertation on a topic related to the management of learning and teaching in higher education, decided by the student in agreement with the course coordinator.

The programmes are delivered through a combination of lectures, small-group discussions and one-to-one tutoring, with the emphasis on peer support through collaborative group working. All modules are taught by a range of academic staff, to provide a range of expertise and interests. Methods include action learning, problem-based learning, and work-based learning.

Please note that the Postgraduate Certificate in the Management of Learning and Teaching is also accredited by the UK Higher Education Academy. The Certificate and Diploma are exit qualifications, and so where relevant are awarded to qualifying students who do not go on to work towards the MA.

The programme falls under the aegis of the Pro-Warden (Students and Learning Development) at Goldsmiths.

Who can take the award?

Anyone currently teaching in Higher Education can participate in this award; contact the administrator (left) for information on fees. Anyone teaching at Goldsmiths should be able to participate free of charge.

Assessment

Each Postgraduate Certificate module is assessed by a 2,000-word piece of writing. Postgraduate Diploma Level modules are assessed through longer written pieces, and the MA Level through a dissertation. In addition, to receive the Postgraduate Certificate, you will need to have had two sessions of teaching observation.

Register your interest

If you register your interest in this programme we will keep you informed about open days and send you relevant further information. If you subsequently decide to apply for this programme you will be able to use the same login details to apply.