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PG Cert Higher Education Administration, Management & Leadership

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    PGCert 12 months part-time

Course Description

The AUA Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership (PGCert) is a work-based learning programme for higher education professionals working within UK higher education administration.

The programme deepens and tests your knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education (HE) sector whilst enhancing your skills as a reflective practitioner, incorporating the AUA values and CPD Framework of Professional Behaviours into your working life.

The programme will:

  • Engage you in a process of planned professional development, based on reflection and self-assessment of your skills and competencies in professional contexts
  • Develop your understanding and critical awareness of current issues in the sector, through independent learning and research
  • Develop an understanding of leadership and management in the context of HE
  • Enhance your professional practice through critical appraisal of, and reflection on, your knowledge, skills, behaviours and values
  • Develop reflective skills enabling you to apply your knowledge and understanding to evaluate and analyse your practice and experiences.

Entry Requirements

You will usually:

  • have at least 6 months experience of working in the HE sector in an administrative or managerial capacity; and
  • be currently working within the UK or Republic of Ireland HE sector; and
  • hold a UK or Republic of Ireland undergraduate degree or equivalent.

If you do not hold a first degree you may be admitted to the programme if you:

  • have at least 12 months of experience of working in the HE sector in an administrative or managerial capacity; and
  • are currently working within the UK or Republic of Ireland HE sector; and/or
  • hold equivalent professional or other qualifications, judged on a case-by-case basis.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

This course does not currently offer placements, but the course assignments are based on real-world issues.

Applicants must therefore be in employment, or be able to gain access to an organisation upon which to base assignments. You will need permission from the organisation to use their data during your course.

Module Details

  • HE in Context module
  • Professional Practice in HE module

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