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PGCert Creative Teaching and Learning Design

  • Mode of study: Part-time
  • How to apply: Apply directly to us

Overview

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.

Course information

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.

PGCert Creative Teaching and Learning Design is rooted in the belief that effective learning design in higher education should seamlessly blend innovation and impact. We foster the development of empathy, self-awareness, and technical skills to create engaging, inclusive, and transformative learning experiences.

Our approach encourages critical reflection on your beliefs about learning in higher education, promoting a deeper understanding of pedagogy. By applying creative arts principles to learning design, we inspire innovative teaching methods that resonate with diverse student populations.

Inclusivity and accessibility are central to our philosophy, ensuring that your designs cater to varied student needs. We explore the integration of digital technologies to enhance university learning experiences, always connecting theory with practice.

Recognising higher education's collaborative nature, we nurture a community where idea-sharing thrives. This foundation prepares you for the evolving landscape of university teaching, equipping you to create learning experiences that are both academically rigorous and student-centred.

PGCert Creative Teaching and Learning Design comprises two core units:

Learning Design Bootcamp (20 credits)

This unit introduces six fundamental pillars of effective learning: empathy, curriculum, inclusivity, facilitation, technology, and community. You'll explore how each pillar underpins engaging learning experiences, and will develop practical skills that you can apply immediately.

Creative Teaching and Learning Design (40 credits)

This unit deepens your knowledge of pedagogy and learning design skills, and how to apply them in higher education. You'll examine foundational and contemporary theories, develop critical reflection skills, and explore the use of digital technologies and AI to develop inclusive and engaging learning experiences. The unit equips you with professional skills to navigate the relationship between learning design, creative teaching, assessment, feedback, and quality assurance in higher education.

Throughout both units, you'll engage in practical projects, critical reflection, and group presentations. These activities culminate in assessments that challenge you to demonstrate your ability to design creative learning experiences for higher education contexts.

By the end of the course, you'll have developed a robust portfolio of work directly relevant to university settings.

The PGCert in Creative Teaching and Learning Design is designed to transform how we approach teaching in higher education. We're equipping our students with the skills to create innovative, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of today's university students.

Ben Smart, Subject Leader

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Application process

When you're ready to apply, you'll need to head to our online application form to apply directly to us.

We encourage applications from students with a broad range of qualifications and experiences. We'll take into consideration the knowledge and skills that have been developed inside and outside the classroom, as well as your previous qualifications. We aim to interview all applicants who demonstrate the potential to succeed on the course. Interviews are used to assess whether you have the necessary skills and capabilities and whether this programme is appropriate to your interests and aspirations.

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The tuition fees you pay will vary depending on the subject area and the type of postgraduate study you're embarking on. The fee that you pay AUB provides the necessary equipment and training for you to complete your course.

We also have a number of progression discounts and bursaries available to go towards paying for your studies.

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You may also choose to buy some items or personal equipment such as a laptop, tablet or computer.

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Studios and resources

On the PGCert Creative Teaching and Learning Design course, you'll have access to a range of digital resources including:

  • AUB's online library and databases.
  • Specialised learning design tools and platforms.
  • Curated reading lists and multimedia content.

While the course is delivered online, you'll also have virtual access to:

  • AUB's Canvas Virtual Learning Environment.
  • Online workshops and seminars.
  • Virtual collaboration spaces for group projects.
  • Digital portfolios for showcasing your work.

Industry engagement

While PGCert Creative Teaching and Learning Design is an online course, you'll have opportunities to engage with industry professionals through guest lectures and workshops. These sessions will provide insights into current practices and emerging trends in teaching and learning design.

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