Academic Practice in Higher Education

At the PG Diploma stage there are two core 15 credit modules:

• Advancing Practice in Higher Education
• Using Research in Higher Education

To achieve the MA, participants must also undertake a further 15 credit core research method module and undertake an extended research study:

• Researching Higher Education
• Dissertation

In addition to the two core modules, at the PG Diploma stage participants can then select two 15-credit option modules. An indicative list of option modules are as follows:

• Researching Higher Education
• Management and Leadership in Higher Education
• Assessment and Feedback in Higher Education
• Curriculum Design and Development
• Supporting Technology-Enhanced Learning in the Digital Age

If proceeding to the MA award, the Researching Higher Education module is also core and participant will then select one 15 credit option module as above.


All modules will be taught by workshops and/or seminars; a negotiatied work-based learning activity and participation in online learning. All modules will be assessed by means of written assignment, depending on choice of module this may be by essay, e-portfolio, annotated curriculum or equivalent. 

The MA requires the submission of a 10,000 - 15,000 word dissertation.