Academic Practice

Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP)

The Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) is a 60 credit Masters-level programme designed to both support and enhance the engagement of University of York staff with their academic responsibilities.

The programme comprises three 20 credit modules:

Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education
Developing Academic Practice
Planning for Career Progression

PGCAP is normally a condition of employment for new academic staff who have less than three years full-time teaching experience but the programme is also suitable for university staff who are not appointed on an academic contract but do have teaching responsibilities.

Each module involves the integration of learning in multi-disciplinary and interactive workshops with reflection upon the experience of work-based practice. Academic supervisory support is provided to all participants throughout.

PGCAP is intended to be completed part-time over two years. In addition to the award of Masters-level certificate qualification, completion of the programme also entitles participants to register as Fellows of the Higher Education Academy. Academic Practice Timetable

To register for PGCAP or for more information, please contact either the programme director, Duncan Jackson (duncan.jackson@york.ac.uk , ext. 4843) or the programme administrator, Lesley Catt (lesley.catt@york.ac.uk , ext. 4844).