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Postgraduate Study

10 courses offered in the Institute of Continuing Education

The MSt (flexible) in Genomic Medicine is only open to those who have successfully completed and passed the Postgraduate Diploma in Genomic Medicine at ICE

This is a 10 month, part-time Master’s-level course resulting in 60 FHEQ Level-7 credits and the University of Cambridge Masters award.

The course is part of the suite of postgraduate courses in genomic medicine designed to educate suitably qualified NHS healthcare professionals from across the multi-professional team to prepare for the future adoption of genomic technologies and the increasing use of genomic information as part of the diagnostic and treatment pathway.

The programme has been developed by the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education and Cambridge University Hospitals in partnership with Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences, and EMBL- European Bioinformatics Institute.

This is a part-time course designed to fit with the demands of full-time employment. The course is delivered using blended learning methods through a combination of face-to-face sessions requiring attendance in Cambridge and synchronous online teaching sessions, self-directed learning and supported through a virtual learning environment [VLE].

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This course is only open to those who have successfully completed and passed the Postgraduate Certificate in Genomic Medicine at ICE.

The PGDip (Flex) in Genomic Medicine is a continuation of the Postgraduate Certificate [PGCert] in Genomic Medicine and provides a progression route to the one-year Masters [MSt] in Genomic Medicine. It is a 9 month, part-time Master’s-level course resulting in 60 FHEQ Level-7 credits and the University of Cambridge award.

The course is part of the suite of postgraduate courses in genomic medicine and designed to educate suitably qualified NHS healthcare professionals from across the multi-professional team to prepare for the future adoption of genomic technologies and the increasing use of genomic information as part of the diagnostic and treatment pathway.

The programme has been developed by the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education and Cambridge University Hospitals in partnership with Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences, and EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute.

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The Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice (PHEM, Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine) is a University of Cambridge award offered by the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE).  The course is aimed at clinicians currently employed in areas of practice across the UK including paramedics, specialist paramedics, nurses and other emergency services professional as the key providers of pre-hospital emergency medicine (PHEM). 

Designed collaboratively by University of Cambridge, ICE, the Department of Pre-hospital and Retrieval Medicine at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the College of Paramedics (CoP) and the Intercollegiate Board for Training in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine.  

 

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This two-year, part-time Master’s programme is designed for those who wish to study at postgraduate level and are keen to develop high-level skills in history of art and visual culture.

The MSt takes place over two years, running typically from September/October of the first year to June of the second. The taught elements of the syllabus, Year 1, are offered during the first year in three intensive study blocks, each of which is examined by an assessed essay to be submitted at the end of each term.

Year 1: During the first year, all students will be required to undertake six core modules, 2 per term, paired in numerical order:

  • Modules 1, 3 & 5: Thematic approaches to understanding art
  • Modules 2, 4 & 6: Research, Sources and Methods

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The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education has been designed collaboratively by the Institute of Continuing Education and the School of Clinical Medicine’s clinical deanery. The Postgraduate Certificate is a one-year, part-time master’s-level programme.

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The Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education has been designed collaboratively by the Institute of Continuing Education and the School of Clinical Medicine’s Clinical Deanery. It is only available to students who have successfully completed the Institute's Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.

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The post graduate Certificate in Philosophy is a part-time Postgraduate Certificate equivalent to 60 credits at FHEQ level 7. It is undertaken over one year. Students are taught a range of general and subject-specific skills and techniques.

 

Delivery of the course is via three Units. The Units are structured chronologically—spanning philosophical thought, ancient to modern. The Units are also developmental—discussions in subsequent Units build on and respond to themes discussed in previous Units. The units cover the following three topics:  Ancient Greek Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy and Existentialism. 

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The Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing is a nine-month part-time Master’s level programme resulting in 60 credits FHEQ (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) at Level 7.  

The programme is structured around three modules, and results in a 10,000 word portfolio of work. Each of the modules invites participants to engage in prior reading and research, class-based activities and independent, post-session work in response to key themes. Each module is designed with a focus on a different area of teaching creative writing, but each will work towards the same objective: that students will finish the module with enhanced knowledge of relevant existing pedagogical theory, acquired new practical skills for teaching/assessment/planning, and developed reflective awareness and innovation in their own teaching practice.

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26 courses also advertised in the Institute of Continuing Education

From the Faculty of Philosophy

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly developing and is increasingly being applied across sectors, posing significant ethical and societal challenges. There is therefore a national and global need to  adequately equip future leaders and decision-makers to address these challenges.

The Masters of Studies in AI Ethics and Society addresses this need. The MSt is an academically rigorous part-time programme aimed at professionals from business, public, and social sectors working with AI. The programme will provide students with the critical skills, knowledge and analytical abilities needed to identify and address ethical challenges as they arise in practice from the application of AI. The MSt will engage with the ethical and societal challenges of AI  and is thoroughly informed by the knowledge, theories and methods of established academic disciplines from philosophy to computer science.

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From the Institute of Criminology

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Applied Criminology and Police Management is a part-time course that takes place over two years starting in the spring. There are normally three teaching blocks in the first year: Block A (March/April), Block B (July) and Block C (September).

The teaching blocks incorporate four key modules: Criminological Theory, Evidence-Based Policing, Leadership and Management, and Research Methods.

The modules cover a range of topics and use a range of delivery styles including seminars, lectures, symposia, practical exercises and project work. Reading lists are provided for each session, giving required and suggested further reading.

Students are allocated a personal supervisor with whom they can discuss any aspect of the course (essay choice, dissertation topic, time management, sources of information, academic development and support) on a one-to-one basis. Independent study time is incorporated into the teaching blocks.

Students have access to college library facilities as well as the Radzinowicz (Institute of Criminology), Squire (Faculty of Law), the Cambridge Judge Business School and University libraries. In the second year, supervision may pass to another member of staff who is better suited to supervise the dissertation topic and in some cases a separate subject-specific thesis advisor may also be allocated to work alongside the supervisor.

Student support materials are also available via a virtual learning environment (VLE).

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From the Institute of Criminology

Our Master of Studies (MSt) programme in Applied Criminology, Penology and Management is a part-time, two-year programme that equips senior practitioners and future leaders, in criminal justice with the skills and knowledge to reflect on their professional world and build towards better policy and practice.    Through this intensive programme across two years of study, students are introduced to key criminological concepts, including: legitimacy; compliance; desistance and deterrence; key criminal justice policy and practice debates; and key methodological skills, including: qualitative and quantitative approaches; ethics; action and insider research.

There are three residential blocks in Cambridge each year.

Year 1: Block A, Block B and Block C (all eight-day residential blocks)

Year 2: Block D (an eight-day residential block), Block E (a five-day residential block) and Block F (a five-day residential block)

The 2024 course dates are:

Block A:

02 April 2024 - 05 April 2024

08 April 2024 - 12 April 2024

Block B:

16 July 2024 - 19 July 2024

22 July 2024 - 25 July 2024

Block C:

3 September 2024 - 6 September 2024

9 September 2024 - 12 September 2024

Developed originally in the 1990s, in partnership with Her Majesty’s Prison Service (HMPS), our MSt programme has since broadened to welcome criminal justice professionals from probation and community justice, the voluntary and third sectors, and the legal community and allied professions such as psychologists and psychiatrists. We also welcome applications from beyond England and Wales, including elsewhere in the UK, and further afield, for example, Scandinavia, South Africa, the USA and Latin America. We take an inclusive approach to recruitment, which focuses on candidates’ motivations, professional skills, experience and potential.

We warmly welcome applications from people who have little previous experience of formal education, as well as people who have lived experience of the criminal justice system. 

The content of our course reflects the diversity of the socio-political, professional and educational backgrounds of our students. We aim to equip students with cutting-edge knowledge of criminological theory and research, and provide high levels of academic support so that they can develop independent research skills to locate, interpret, analyse and evaluate research, and explore and apply it in their work as senior criminal justice professionals, including through an independent research dissertation in the second year of the course.

Through an intensive programme of four eight-day and two five-day residential blocks in Cambridge, across two years of study, students are introduced to key criminological concepts, including legitimacy, compliance, desistance and deterrence, key criminal justice policy and practice debates, and key methodological skills, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, ethics, and insider research. Ideas are explored  ‘in context’, with course content designed to provoke reflection on some of the most urgent current challenges in criminal justice, including by reference to long-standing and, ongoing debates and empirical knowledge in the field. We encourage students to think historically, comparatively, broadly about the contemporary nature and experience of criminal justice theory, policy and practice.

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From the Department of Architecture

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Building History is an academically rigorous yet practical course aiming to equip students for careers in historic building investigation, research, recording, assessment, management and interpretation. The MSt in Building History draws on expertise in both the academic and the professional spheres.

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From the Department of Land Economy

The Climate, Environmental and Urban Policy programme is a Master of Studies (MSt) degree offered by the
Department of Land Economy. The Department is a world leader and the top UK research institution in its field
according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework assessment,
67% of the Department’s research was found to be “World Leading” and a further 31% “Internationally
Excellent”. In addition, it is research with real-life impact, with 87% of impact case-studies receiving the highest
ranking. By combining the strong interdisciplinary background of academics from the Department, the Centre for
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Governance (C-EENRG) and the broader University of Cambridge
with the practical expertise from the world-class Cambridge innovation cluster, the programme aims to provide a
unique perspective on the ongoing sustainability transformations, especially the low-carbon transition.

 

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From the Department of Medicine

The Master of Studies in Clinical Medicine is the final year of a three year flexible study programme consisting of a suite of part-time courses designed to enhance the specialist skills of senior healthcare professionals in training and broaden their understanding in healthcare education, research, leadership and management. It is suited for doctors, dentists, nurses and allied health professionals.

The course is only open to learners who have successfully studied the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Medicine at Cambridge and builds on the subjects studied during the Certificate and Diploma years:   clinical research, education and  leadership in year one, healthcare law, advanced leadership and healthcare data in year two.

The programme has been developed by Cambridge University Health Partners in conjunction with the School of Clinical Medicine and the Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge. It is taught part-time and is designed to be flexible and accessible to working healthcare professionals contributing towards research and professional development through reinforcement of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). 

This final year of the programme focuses on providing the skills and training to deliver a high quality dissertation in an area of clinical knowledge and training studied earlier in the programme.

 

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From the School of Clinical Medicine

This one-year course is open to all health care staff and includes modules on clinical research, clinical education and clinical leadership. It is designed for doctors, dentists, nurses and allied health professionals.

The course is taught part-time and is designed to be flexible and accessible to working healthcare professionals contributing towards research and professional development through reinforcement of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

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From the Faculty of Education

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Coaching has been designed to address a gap in the market for experienced coach practitioners who wish to deepen their knowledge and understanding of evidence-based psychological models of coaching praxis, with academic modules in neuroscience, practical philosophy, systems theory and emerging trends in research – suitable for coaching in a range of contexts.

The Cambridge MSt differentiates from existing master’s programmes offered by other higher education institutions in the UK by focusing on (a) evidence-based models of psychological coaching; (b) professional applicability beyond specific sectors and domains, such as mentoring, education or career coaching, to include the full range of coaching
contexts; (c) an inter-disciplinary approach that challenges students to develop a wide-ranging curiosity of thought and research; (d) advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills that result in robust academic writing and research output, commensurate with a world-leading institution.

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From the Department of Engineering

The Construction Engineering Master's (CEM) programme is a Master of Studies (MSt) course offered by the Department of Engineering in association with the Cambridge Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge.

The aim of the course is to equip leaders to transform the construction industry. This is an advanced leadership programme aimed at future leaders of the construction industry.

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From the Faculty of English

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Creative Writing is designed for postgraduate students who wish to develop high-level skills in creative writing both in fiction and non-fiction literature. Students will be guided in the production of creative work in a range of genres and styles and also in critical reflection on their own work and that of other writers. The MSt aims to facilitate students’ creative practice, whether for their own personal creative development as writers or for professional development. Students could include teachers of English at the primary or secondary level and those working in areas such as journalism, broadcasting, publishing and editing. The programme’s administration and teaching are undertaken by the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) and its academic standards are monitored and assured by a subcommittee of the Degree Committee of the Faculty of English.

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From the Department of Medical Genetics

The Postgraduate Certificate in Genomic Medicine is part of the suite of postgraduate courses in genomic medicine and designed to educate suitably qualified NHS healthcare professionals from across the multi-professional team to prepare for the future adoption of genomic technologies and the increasing use of genomic information as part of the diagnostic and treatment pathway.

The programme has been developed by the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education and Cambridge University Hospitals in partnership with Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences, and EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute.

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From the Department of Medical Genetics

The Postgraduate Diploma in Genomic Medicine is part of the suite of postgraduate courses in genomic medicine and designed to educate suitably qualified NHS healthcare professionals from across the multi-professional team to prepare for the future adoption of genomic technologies and the increasing use of genomic information as part of the diagnostic and treatment pathway.

The programme has been developed by the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education and Cambridge University Hospitals in partnership with Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences, and EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute. 

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From the Department of Medical Genetics

The MSt in Genomic Medicine is part of the suite of postgraduate courses in genomic medicine and designed to educate suitably qualified NHS healthcare professionals from across the multi-professional team to prepare for the future adoption of genomic technologies and the increasing use of genomic information as part of the diagnostic and treatment pathway.

The programme has been developed by the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education and Cambridge University Hospitals in partnership with Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences, and EMBL- European Bioinformatics Institute.

This is a part-time course designed to fit with the demands of full-time employment. The course is delivered through face-to-face sessions requiring attendance in Cambridge and self-directed learning. Throughout the course, you will have access to a virtual learning environment [VLE].

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From the Faculty of History

The Master of Studies (MSt) in History provides students, having relevant experience at first-degree level, with the opportunity to carry out advanced research in history and to develop critical awareness and theoretical understanding of the associated skills and techniques that can be deployed. The MSt offers education and research training at master’s level. The taught elements of the syllabus, Part I, are offered during the first year in three intensive study blocks/modules, usually scheduled inside full term, each of which is examined by an assessed essay. Sessions are offered in research training, and essay and dissertation writing.

 

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From the Faculty of Architecture and History of Art

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment (IDBE) is a transformative part-time master’s programme at the University of Cambridge for global practitioners working in the built environment. The master's was created by a powerful partnership between the University of Cambridge’s world-leading Architecture and Engineering Departments.  It is designed for professionals working in the built environment who want to deliver the kind of sustainable and resilient places and spaces which are crucial to our common future. Interdisciplinary awareness and related management skills are seldom part of standard architecture, engineering and other built environment qualifications. IDBE helps ambitious built environment professionals meet the increasing demands of their market, their sector and invigorate their personal development.

The learning approach is highly interactive and designed to encourage reflection and debate. Students are supported by a team of expert tutors and supervisors. The speakers, lecturers and facilitators are leading experts and practitioners from both academia and industry.  A key feature of the programme is the collaborative learning experience. The programme facilitates shared learning between peers, and networking with the extensive range of contributors, together providing a rich learning environment.

 

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From the Department of Architecture

The MSt in Architecture provides an alternative to the traditional full time route to qualifying as an architect where the fees are paid by the employer and the Apprenticeship Levy and students work throughout. Students must have completed ARB/RIBA Part I through a recognised degree course or apprenticeship. Students apply in their year-out through the architectural practice they are working for. The Cambridge course is mainly taught in short two-week residential courses held throughout the year which mix Master Classes, Lectures, Supervisions, Seminars and Studio work. The lectures are taught by experts from inside the University and from elsewhere. The Master Classes are taught by leading practitioners in their particular fields. The result is a unique course that seeks to prepare the student for the rapidly changing world of professional practice in the 21st century. 

The MSt is taken in conjunction with the Government’s Level 7 Architect Apprenticeship scheme. The Master of Studies (MSt) in Architecture (Degree Apprenticeship) is accompanied by its associated Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Architecture (End Point Assessment) which includes the End Point Assessment itself, approximately six months later. 

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From the School of Clinical Medicine

The MSt in Medical Education is part of the Institute of Continuing Education’s (ICE) award-bearing suite of postgraduate awards in Medical Education for educators, educational leaders and researchers. The MSt builds on and provides progression from the very successful PG Certificate and PG Diploma courses in Medical Education. 

Increasingly, doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals are seeking flexible career pathways that allow them to develop a portfolio of work in areas of speciality or interest– education being one of these. The part-time MSt in Medical Education has an emphasis on educational development and research activity, providing opportunities for participants to put their educational knowledge to use in their own context(s) of practice.  

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From the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics

The MSt in English Language Assessment is aimed at English language teachers and other educational practitioners, civil servants, and other professionals seeking to enhance and consolidate their knowledge in English language assessment. The University of Cambridge offers world-class graduate education in this domain. The course is delivered jointly by Cambridge Language Sciences IRC and by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, and therefore offers a unique combination of cross-disciplinary expertise. 

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From the Judge Business School

The Master of Studies in Entrepreneurship (MStE) is an academic programme focussed on developing impact on the world through the practice of entrepreneurship.

The MStE programme combines in-person and online teaching with hands-on workshops and seminars by industry practitioners and subject matter experts to provide the knowledge and skills to effectively pursue one's entrepreneurial ambitions.  The combination of a rigorous academic curriculum and a learning-by-doing approach is facilitated by mentors, industry practitioners and peers,  providing a richer learning experience.  Our cohort ranges from nascent to experienced entrepreneurs and includes some intrapreneurs who reside in more established businesses but seek to instil more entrepreneurial actions into their companies.  Our nascent entrepreneurs seek to give their businesses the best chance of success by learning from those who have come before them.  Our more experienced entrepreneurs may have achieved substantial success already, yet still crave a deeper understanding of the drivers of success.  

Our students come from diverse backgrounds and have various objectives.  However, they are all connected by a common desire to learn from each other, take responsible action and contribute to a special community of entrepreneurs at Cambridge Judge Business School.

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From the Department of Medicine

The University of Cambridge Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Medicine has been designed collaboratively by the University of Cambridge, Institute of Continuing Education, and the University of Cambridge, School of Clinical Medicine’s Clinical Deanery. The Postgraduate Diploma is a continuation of the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Research, Education and Leadership and provides a progression route to the one year Masters [MSt] in Clinical Medicine.  It is a one-year, part-time Master’s-level course resulting in 60 FHEQ Level-7 credits and the University of Cambridge award.

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From the Department of Architecture

The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Architecture is awarded by the Institute of Continuing Education and administered by the Department of Architecture.

The Postgraduate Certificate is a one-year, part-time master’s-level programme resulting in 60 FHEQ Level-7 credits and an award from the University of Cambridge. There are three workshop sessions run in Cambridge over the academic year which means that students are not required to be away from their offices for long periods. The sessions cover the topics outlined in the ARB/RIBA Criteria for Part 3 courses. The course and the examination has validation from the ARB and the RIBA.

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From the Department of Land Economy

The Real Estate Master's Programme is a Master of Studies (MSt) course offered by the Department of Land Economy drawing on the multidisciplinary strength of the Department and the University.  It is aimed at experienced professionals and those identified as future leaders in the real estate industry and combines academic rigour with significant industry input. The course aims to equip participants with a broader knowledge of all aspects of the real estate industry, insight into a range of long-term themes and strategic issues in the market as well as developing a range of research and other skills.

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From the Judge Business School

The Master of Studies in Social Innovation is a part-time postgraduate programme for working professionals in the business, public and social sectors who wish to design and lead innovative solutions to pressing social issues. The programme will be delivered over two years by Cambridge Judge Business School through e-learning and residential weeks in Cambridge. 

In recognition of the fact that social innovation cuts across sectors and types of organisations, the programme is aimed at middle and senior-level leaders operating in all sectors of the economy – including corporate, public bodies, NGOs and social ventures – who wish to build on their experience and expertise to collaborate with others to create social change. 

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From the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning

This Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is part of the Institute of Continuing Education’s award-bearing programme at FHEQ level 7, offered to part-time students.

This Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is open only to University of Cambridge staff who teach / support the learning of Cambridge students. It is offered as a collaboration between the Institute of Continuing Education and the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning; the course director is Dr Meg Tait (Head of the CCTL).

The programme is worth 60 credits at FHEQ level 7. It is made up of three units, taught over three terms. This programme is also designed with reference to the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). The UKPSF is the national benchmark against which most UK HE educational development programmes are accredited.

The programme is designed to enable participants to define and pursue their own independent enquiries, with appropriate tutor support and formative feedback. The programme design also encourages the formation of peer-learning networks within the programme, as a complementary source of collegial learning and support; in particular, this peer-to-peer learning is encouraged through reciprocal peer observation of teaching and through collaborating on giving and receiving formative feedback on draft assignments throughout the programme. The programme’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) provides access to core materials and structured activities which enable participants to develop their knowledge of influential theoretical perspectives and their understanding of how to pursue well designed lines of enquiry into teaching and learning in higher education.  

The course is structured around three modules, providing a core contact time of 60 hours (including structured activities on the programme’s Moodle (VLE) site, workshops and individual tutorials). A significant amount of independent study in preparation for modules and between modules is expected, including via supported self-study units on Moodle, and participants should expect to devote around 35-40 days over the course of the programme. Participants will also draw on their work in teaching, assessment and preparation during the course of the programme. The programme is characterised by continuing formative feedback between peers (using a developmental framework) and from the participant’s tutor. The programme is assessed through a portfolio. 

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From the Faculty of English

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Writing for Performance is designed for postgraduate students who wish to develop high-level theoretical skills, and a vibrant and innovative creative practice within writing for a range of performance mediums. Writing for Performance is defined as making scripts for theatre, film/TV, radio drama, or text for performance art, podcasts, digital platforms or stand-up comedy. 

Students will develop skills initially in all mediums and then be guided to choose a specific genre of script-making for their final project. They will develop the capacity to critically reflect on their own work, the work of their peer-group, and that of other professional writers.

The MSt. aims to facilitate a high standard of creative practice, in order that students may develop their professional practice in several areas. For example, they may wish to develop as dramatists in order to have a professional career in the entertainment industry as writers or directors, or to enhance their skills as dramaturgs/script editors to allow them to follow a career in literary management, publishing, or agenting. The programme would also be of interest to applicants wishing to enrich their creative writing/drama teaching practice at GCSE or on A-level English Language and Literature courses. 

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From the Faculty of English

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Writing for Performance is designed for postgraduate students who wish to develop high-level theoretical skills, and a vibrant and innovative creative practice within writing for a range of performance mediums. Writing for Performance is defined as making scripts for theatre, film/TV, radio drama, or text for performance art, podcasts, digital platforms, or stand-up comedy.  Students will develop skills initially in all mediums and then be guided to choose a specific genre of script-making for their final project. They will develop the capacity to critically reflect on their own work, the work of their peer-group, and that of other professional writers. 

The MSt. aims to facilitate a high standard of creative practice, in order that students may develop their professional practice in several areas. For example, they may wish to develop as dramatists in order to have a professional career in the entertainment industry as writers or directors, or to enhance their skills as dramaturgs/script editors to allow them to follow a career in literary management, publishing, or agenting. The programme would also be of interest to applicants wishing to enrich their creative writing/drama teaching practice at GCSE or on A-level English Language and Literature courses. 

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