University Award Introduction to Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

1st or 2nd class honours degree.

Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course, please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details. 

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) may be considered for relevant prior learning at the same academic level.

Selection criteria

This course is available to applicants who are currently employed by the University of Cumbria, the National Health Service or an organisation that has a formal partnership with the University of Cumbria.

You should have a good honours degree (2:2 or above), however suitable professional experience may be an accepted alternative. As this programme is designed around work-place learning, applicants are expected to undertake higher education teaching or learning support or be able to for at least 30 hours per module, in order to achieve the learning outcomes within their work context. Applicants choosing the NMC Practice Teacher option must have a minimum of two years practice as a Community Specialist Nurse- see NMC requirements for detail. Please note that this qualification is approved by the NMC but is not recordable with them.

All applicants are required identify a suitable mentor within their workplace.

All entrants will be required to meet English language proficiency standards and must have access to a computer with good internet connection.

Applicants with the required qualifications are not normally interviewed but accepted on the strength of their references, evidence of their experience and ability to meet the requirement for 30 hours per module of teaching or support of learning in a higher education context. Where an applicant has suitable professional experience and qualifications but does not hold a good first degree they are interviewed by the programme leader, and offered a place if considered to have the appropriate attributes suitable for post graduate study. Occasionally, applicants may be required to write a short piece of work to demonstrate the necessary attributes.

Particular attention will be made to the personal statement which must clearly state how this programme will enhance the participant's professional practice.

A personal statement is a requirement of application. Within this you should clearly identify:

• Your motivation to undertake this programme
• How you believe it will enhance your professional practice
• Your experience of supporting learning within a higher professional context
• Your teaching/support of learning commitments during the programme

Application information

Applications should be made online from the Apply Now button within the course information page.

Please note that the direct entry application system will not recognise your current Student IT Network login. Please select the New User option from the Apply Now button.