University Award Introduction to Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Lancaster , United Kingdom
Tuition Fee
Start Date
2026-01-01
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Curriculum Design | Instructional Design | Teacher Training
Area of study
Social Sciences
Education type
Fully Online
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
University Award - Introduction to Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Module Information
- Introduction to Learning, Teaching and Assessment: This module explores the concepts of teaching, learning, and assessment, linked to meeting the needs of diverse learners.
- The module (PGLT7011) forms the first module of the PgC in Learning and Teaching in Professional and Higher Education. It can be studied as a standalone module.
Programme Delivery and Assessment
- This module is delivered as a fully online distance learning provision, enabling students to study flexibly around other commitments.
- The module is supported by a range of tools accessed through the virtual learning environment Blackboard, where students will have access to a bespoke course page.
- Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on supporting students to critically reflect on how the theory and research they engage with might influence their own current and/or future practice.
- The focus of assessments undertaken during the course has been particularly designed to be relevant to the needs and interests of individual students, with an emphasis on the interaction between theory and practice.
- Students will be assessed through the successful completion of the one online master's-level module: introduction to teaching, learning, and assessment.
Entry Requirements
- 1st or 2nd class honors degree.
- Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course at the discretion of the program leader.
- All applicants must complete a pre-entry study skills package such as "preparing for postgraduate study" if they are new to this level of study or have had a break from study for a period of 4 years.
Fees and Funding
- This module is billed as a single 20-credit module.
- For the most recent published fee, please see CPD Tuition Fees.
- Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year.
- The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or government policy.
- Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.
Key Details
Tuition Fees
- 20 Credit Module
Minimum Entry Requirements
- 1st or 2nd class honors degree
Course Details
- Credits: 20
- Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
- Course Location: Online
- Institute: Institute of Health
- Delivery Style: Online
- Course Duration: Part-time, 1 Semester
- Course Start Point: January
- Award: University Award
Online Learning
- Online learning at the University of Cumbria is an interactive experience that makes use of a range of technologies and media types to provide a rich learning environment.
- Find out more about online learning at the University of Cumbria.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the practice of teaching and the support of student learning in higher education. It is designed to be delivered online at a distance with optional workshops offered at Lancaster and Carlisle.
Outline:
Course Summary:
- This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the practice of teaching and the support of student learning in higher education.
- It is designed to be delivered online at a distance with optional workshops offered at Lancaster and Carlisle.
Program Specification:
- Full details are available in the programme specification.
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods:
- Full details are available in the programme specification.
Timetables:
- The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August.
- Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration.
- The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.
Teaching:
- This module has been designed by staff experienced in academic practice who are active researchers in addition to their teaching role.
- We promote a flexible approach to learning and assessment in recognition that you will already have a busy working life.
- The module forms part of the PgC in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education.
- This module has professional accreditation leading to NMC Practice Teacher.
Careers:
- The academic credit from this module can be carried into the full PgC in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- **1st or 2nd class honours degree.
- **Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course, please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details.
- **Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) may be considered for relevant prior learning at the same academic level.
- Selection criteria:
- **This course is available to applicants who are currently employed by the University of Cumbria, the National Health Service or an organisation that has a formal partnership with the University of Cumbria.
- **You should have a good honours degree (2:2 or above), however suitable professional experience may be an accepted alternative.
- **As this programme is designed around work-place learning, applicants are expected to undertake higher education teaching or learning support or be able to for at least 30 hours per module, in order to achieve the learning outcomes within their work context.
- **Applicants choosing the NMC Practice Teacher option must have a minimum of two years practice as a Community Specialist Nurse- see NMC requirements for detail.
- **Please note that this qualification is approved by the NMC but is not recordable with them.
- **All applicants are required identify a suitable mentor within their workplace.
- **All entrants will be required to meet English language proficiency standards and must have access to a computer with good internet connection.
- **Applicants with the required qualifications are not normally interviewed but accepted on the strength of their references, evidence of their experience and ability to meet the requirement for 30 hours per module of teaching or support of learning in a higher education context.
- **Where an applicant has suitable professional experience and qualifications but does not hold a good first degree they are interviewed by the programme leader, and offered a place if considered to have the appropriate attributes suitable for post graduate study.
- **Occasionally, applicants may be required to write a short piece of work to demonstrate the necessary attributes.
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