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Study Details: 90 weeks
The PGCert Creative Teaching and Learning Design is specifically tailored for those looking to enhance their skills in higher education settings. This innovative course blends creative arts principles with cutting-edge learning design practices, equipping you with the tools to create engaging and effective learning experiences in higher education environments. During PGCert Creative Teaching and Learning Design, you'll acquire the core knowledge and skills required to design engaging learning experiences in higher education. This 60-credit course is delivered part-time over 30 weeks, allowing you to balance study with professional commitments.
You'll investigate the importance of inclusivity, accessibility, and digital technologies in learning design, while reflecting critically on the relationship between learning design, assessment, feedback, and quality assurance. The course emphasises practical application, enabling you to develop a portfolio of work directly relevant to higher education contexts.
By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to design creative, inclusive, and effective learning experiences for university students, positioning yourself for roles in learning design and educational technology within higher education institutions.
We welcome applications from all different educational backgrounds and experiences as talented creatives can develop in many environments. We encourage applications from students looking to change their career direction, as well as those seeking to further their skills and knowledge in a familiar subject. Our online courses are designed to be studied part-time and remotely, with online support and collaboration. We encourage students to apply early to secure a place.
Academic entry requirements
You’ll usually have a BA (Hons) degree at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification. Students with undergraduate degrees related to the MA they want to study may not need to supply a portfolio, but we recommend providing one as a way for the course leaders to assess your ability.
Alternative Qualifications
Applicants without a related degree will still be considered for entry if there’s sufficient evidence to indicate they have the potential to fulfil the study objectives and achieve the standard of the final award. Students without a directly related degree will be asked to supply a portfolio of work for the course team’s consideration (please consult our portfolio guidelines for more information).
Experience
We encourage applicants with a demonstrable passion for the subject and/or relevant experience to apply, even if they don’t have a qualification. An online informal conversation with the course leader may be suggested to ensure the course is the right fit for you.
Proof of English Proficiency
By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to design creative, inclusive, and effective learning experiences for university students, positioning yourself for roles in learning design and educational technology within higher education institutions.
CLD701 Learning Design Bootcamp
CLD702 Creative Teaching and Learning Design
CLD703 Learning Design Toolkit
CLD704 Creative Teaching and Learning Design in Context
(20 credits)
(40 credits)
(40 credits)
(20 credits)
CLD705 Researching Creative Teaching and Learning Design (60 credits)
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