Dip(CPD) Introduction to Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education

• As a minimum, you must have a level 3 qualification.
• If you're a PhD student wishing to use this course as an introductory teaching module, you'll need access to at least 10 hours of teaching practice. This will ensure you can apply what you have learned on the programme before you take on further teaching commitments.
• If you're a staff member, you must have approval from your line manager, with agreement from HR.
• If you're a PhD student, you must have approval from your supervisor to ensure that these additional studies will not interfere with your progression. The Operational Lead or Head of Service must approve your proposed teaching hours, and the Dean of Faculty should also agree.
• Fee waivers must be signed off by the Dean of the Faculty in which you are based and must also be agreed by the Head of Education and Dean of Professional Studies.
• You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.
• Please note that this course is subject to the University of Bolton's Fitness to Practise procedure.

Where changes are made to material information contained in this course description or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admissions and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant.

The University of Bolton's DipCPD in Introduction to Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education offers essential skills if you're at the outset of your career in this sector. This course will help you build confidence and prepare you for further study.

You could also consider applying for the PgCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education offered by the University of Bolton. Please see the postgraduate options section of this page for details.

Home students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Home fee of £1,500 for the academic year 2024/25.

Important note regarding tuition fees for the 2023-2024 academic year: EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page on www.gov.uk for information.

The fees for a student's course of study will be set for the normal duration of that course subject only to inflationary increases – measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded in March each year to take effect for subsequent start dates.

Bursaries

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We use various teaching and learning methods to help you acquire and develop the appropriate knowledge, understanding, skills, and competencies to achieve the learning outcomes. You can expect formally timetabled classes with your tutor, workshops, small group and individual practical activities, and structured exercises and discussions. You'll receive individual support in tutorials.

We adopt a blended learning and teaching style, including online delivery and engagement where appropriate. For instance, you'll need to participate in e-discussions with peers and tutors and make full use of ICT as a source of information and support. You'll also need to maintain a portfolio of evidence.

We'll expect you to demonstrate significant independence in your study, taking responsibility for managing your own learning time.

Assessment is via coursework. You'll receive formative and summative assessment during class and via feedback in tutorials. You'll be guided and directed to areas of research and appropriate background reading to complete the required assignments.

Modules

• Introduction to Teaching and Learning

Assessment methods

Learning activities

Disclaimer

The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. The university considers changes to courses very carefully and the university will minimise any changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up-to-date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason, we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.