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PGCert Higher Education Policy into Practice (Online)

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    13-OCT-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course overview
Expand the scope of your career and become a leader in higher education with the online PGCert in Higher Education Policy into Practice. Learn to influence policy and manage change in a diverse and rapidly evolving industry.

Recent research predicts that by 2030, 17% of the global workforce will hold occupations that require higher qualifications. Academic organisations and institutions worldwide need innovative leaders to meet this rising demand. You'll learn how to examine policy and practice, explore technological impact, and use data science to make informed decisions to lead in higher education settings.

Course highlights
This PGCert looks at the evolution of global higher education linking both policy and practice as well exploring a breadth of applicable technology and data analysis.

This is all with the aim of a better understanding of the many facets and potential futures of higher education in your own and a global context. Graduate ready to play a vital role in higher education and influence equitable outcomes for students, staff, universities and wider society in both policy and practice.

Learn how policy is formed at different levels, and how this impacts practice.
Understand the ways in which higher education has grown in recent years and visualise possible futures.
Uncover how equity has been artificulated in academic literature, policy, and practice.
Analyse data sets against key tools and frameworks to evaluate teaching and learning.

Career opportunities
Stand out from the crowd when applying to senior roles at universities, governments and EdTech companies by acquiring in demand skills in our course.

The online PGCert Higher Education Policy Into Practice can help you reach a position in senior management at a higher education institution or an organisation that works closely with the sector.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 4,680per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    20th out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    145 65%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    19th

    15
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    29th

    10

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