Program Overview

The PgCert in Educational Issues and Impact is a postgraduate certificate program designed to provide participants with a rich, developmental experience that contributes positively to their professional expertise, marketability, and career trajectory.

Key Facts

• Start date: July
• The program comprises modules that are clearly aligned to enable students to embark on a coherent and cohesive learning journey.

Why this Course?

Through integrated approaches to professional learning and a conscious and challenging commitment, the course places theory and evidence at the heart of that learning. The four modules incorporate research, theory, and practical knowledge that emerge in a creatively contextualized way. Students will recognize professional learning progression through the active use of educational theory to inform their understanding of the ways in which learning happens, how it can be organized by teachers and learners, and how research and evidence can inform that learning process.

Course Content

• Course modules:
  • Educational Perspectives & Policies: This module will enable appropriate progress toward being able to demonstrate a greater ability to work independently. It will provide knowledge that covers and integrates most, if not all, of the main policies, and theoretical questions and issues raised by the study of education – including its features, boundaries, and terminology.
  • Principles & Policy in Practice: Principles and Policies in Practice (PPP) is the companion module to Educational Perspectives and Policies (EPP) and shares a focus on critical professional engagement informed by educational research and theory.
  • Professional Specialisation: Students will apply critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis to forefront issues in school education, through links to the particular area of specialization.
  • Professional Project: The project is designed to make a significant contribution to fulfilling the main aims of the course by furthering students’ development of a questioning, self-evaluative, and reflective approach to professional practice in a piece of work demanding independent, self-motivated study and the application of research and enquiry skills.

What you’ll Study

Delivery of the modules will take a blended approach. There will be an opportunity for students to attend classes delivered by University of Strathclyde staff in Pakistan at two points in the year, July and January (dates will be confirmed before the end of May).

Facilities

Students will engage with distance learning resources online through Myplace, which will have a dedicated page for each of the PgCert classes. Online resources will support the learning of students, and each module will have an explanation of the learning objectives and be populated with reading material, individual and group tasks.

Learning & Teaching

A variety of learning and teaching approaches will be used on this course, including lectures, group work, seminars, self and peer assessment, and independent, collaborative, directed, and online study.

Assessment

The final assessment will be based on performance in the examinations where undertaken, coursework, the dissertation where undertaken, and, if required, in an oral examination.

Entry Requirements

• Participants will be teachers employed overseas.
• Applicants for the programme must be working in an appropriate professional context or have suitable access to an appropriate professional context.

Fees & Funding

• Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy.
• Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
• All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
• Annual revision of fees: Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually.

Careers

The course will provide participants with a rich, developmental experience and contribute positively to their professional expertise, marketability, and thus career trajectory. Students can transfer 60 credits from the PGCert to the MSc Educational Studies.

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Outline:

• Course Content: The PgCert in Educational Issues and Impact comprises modules that are clearly aligned to enable students to embark on a coherent and cohesive learning journey.
• Course Structure: The course is delivered through a blended approach, with opportunities for students to attend classes delivered by University of Strathclyde staff in Pakistan at two points in the year, July and January.
Students will also engage with distance learning resources online through Myplace, which will have a dedicated page for each of the PgCert classes.
• Modules:
• Educational Perspectives & Policies:
This module covers the main policies, theoretical questions, and issues raised by the study of education, including its features, boundaries, and terminology.
• Principles & Policy in Practice: This module focuses on critical professional engagement informed by educational research and theory.
• Professional Specialisation: Students will apply critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis to forefront issues in school education, through links to the particular area of specialisation.
• Professional Project: The project is designed to make a significant contribution to fulfilling the main aims of the course by furthering students’ development of a questioning, self-evaluative, and reflective approach to professional practice.

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Assessment:

• The final assessment will be based on performance in the examinations where undertaken, coursework, the dissertation where undertaken, and, if required, in an oral examination.

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Teaching:

• A variety of learning and teaching approaches will be used on this course including lectures, group work, seminars, self and peer assessment, and independent, collaborative, directed, and online study.
• Lectures by The Strathclyde Institute of Education staff will be supported by related seminars (on campus and online) where students will have the opportunity to undertake relevant complementary activities.
• Students will be expected to engage in independent reading, research, study, paired activities, and in group tasks and collaborative working.
• Student-led activities will also feature as part of the seminar experience.

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Careers:

• The course will provide participants with a rich, developmental experience and contribute positively to their professional expertise, marketability, and thus career trajectory.
• The course is part-time and starts in July.

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Overview:

• Founded in 1796 as Anderson's Institution
• Received its Royal Charter in 1964, becoming the University of Strathclyde
• Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the UK for engineering and technology
• Home to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), a world-leading research center in metal forming
• Notable alumni include Sir James Black (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine), Sir David Murray (former CEO of Rangers Football Club), and Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell (astrophysicist)

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Student Life:

• Over 23,000 students from over 100 countries
• 150+ student clubs and societies, including sports teams, cultural groups, and academic societies
• Student support services include counseling, health, and disability support
• Campus facilities include a sports center, library, and student union

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Academics:

• Offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, science, business, law, and social sciences
• Faculty includes world-renowned experts in their fields
• Teaching methodologies emphasize hands-on learning and industry engagement
• Academic support services include tutoring, writing centers, and language support
• Unique academic programs include the Strathclyde MBA, which is ranked among the top 100 MBAs in the world

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Excellent reputation for teaching and research, particularly in engineering and technology
• Strong industry connections and opportunities for internships and placements
• Specialized facilities such as the AFRC and the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
• Vibrant student life with a diverse and inclusive community
• Located in the heart of Glasgow, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city

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Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center with a range of medical services
• Accommodation services with a variety of on-campus and off-campus options
• Library resources with over 1 million books and journals
• Technology support including IT services and free Wi-Fi
• Career development services with support for job searching, CV writing, and interview preparation