MA AP Academic Practice (Online)


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Part time January Other, PGDip, PGCert, MA 30 months part-time
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About the course

Develop your academic practice and gain global perspectives on higher education with this professional postgraduate teaching qualification designed to enhance your career in higher education. 

What is academic practice?

Academic practice is the term used to define any work that uncovers, researches, and teaches information, knowledge and learning materials. Academic practitioners include researchers, higher education and university lecturers, professors, teachers, analysts, librarians, and academic laboratory technicians – their contributions go toward providing students in higher education with a better standard of knowledge within their field.

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Entry Requirements

For both PGCAP pathways, applicants must have: 

A degree equivalent to an upper-second class UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

For pathway two leading to Fellowship (FHEA), applicants must also:

Hold a teaching position in a higher education institution that enables them to demonstrate Descriptor level 2 of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF).

If you are unsure about which pathway is best suited to you, please contact our admissions team to discuss the options open to you. All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.



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10%

Eligibility

A UK Scholarship of 10% is available for students residing in the United Kingdom. This scholarship is available for our October 2023 intake for all full master’s awards.


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Why study online with Liverpool?

Why study online with Liverpool?

By studying online and part-time with Liverpool, you can gain a highly regarded qualification from a prestigious redbrick university and a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 research-led UK universities committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of research and education. You will acquire new skills and knowledge, all while continuing to work in your current role.

Tailored to your needs

The University of Liverpool has been offering online programmes since 2000. We are recognised as one of Europe’s leading providers of wholly online postgraduate degrees. All our programmes are designed for online delivery, and our state-of-the-art learning platform encourages collaboration with fellow professionals from around the world.

Support throughout your studies

Once you join your programme, you will have access to a student support team who will provide guidance and support to you during your studies. You will also have academic support from our experienced subject tutors, who are experts in their respective fields.

Why study online with Liverpool?

Learn from industry experts

Computer science at the University of Liverpool is research-driven and internationally renowned for its cutting-edge work. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework rated us 5th in the UK for world leading (4*) research outputs, and 100% of research environment rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). We are especially well-regarded for our expertise in artificial intelligence, and our Digital Innovation Facility, which officially opened in 2022, provides a further hub for our collaborative research in emerging technologies.

Our online management programmes are run by the Management School, established in 1881 and one of the founding Russell Group members. We have offered online management degrees since 2001 and are part of an elite group of worldwide institutes to be triple-accredited, holding AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA status.

Scholarships and Discounts

Our online students can benefit from a range of scholarships and discounts. To learn more, please contact our admissions team.

  • Full payment discount of 5% will be applied to your tuition fees if you choose to pay for your programme up-front.
  • Alumni discount of 10% can be applied to your tuition fees if you’re a University of Liverpool graduate going on to study an online master’s programme.
  • Regional Scholarships of up to 15% are available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.
  • Corporate discounts are available to help organisations support and develop the skills of their employees.
  • An Executive Scholarship of 15% is available for the online MBA programme for enrolments on our October intake in 2023.
  • An Executive Scholarship of 20% is available for the online MSc Management programme for enrolments on our October intake in 2023.
  • An Executive Scholarship for Healthcare Professionals of 20% is available for UK applicants working in a healthcare-related setting or organisation, looking to join the October 2023 intake of our online MSc Healthcare Leadership programme or online Master of Public Health (MPH) programme.

Download a prospectus or contact our Admissions Team at enquiries@study-online.liverpool.ac.uk to learn more.

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