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Welcome to the AUA Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice (higher education administration and management) |
The Pg Cert, as it is known colloquially, is one of only a handful of academic programmes aimed specifically at professional managers and administrators in UK higher education. It has a growing reputation for its innovative approach to learning, which enables participants to tailor the programme to their own, personal development needs.
In recent years, UK higher education has undergone unprecedented levels of expansion and diversification. Correspondingly, the administration and management of higher education has developed and expanded to meet these challenges.
In this context, higher education institutions require administrative and managerial staff who command a wide range of skills and knowledge, and are competent in applying their experience in a highly complex and wide-ranging professional environment. This programme is designed to help individuals rise to these challenges and fulfil their potential as professional managers and administrators.
The programme is designed to challenge and stretch you. It is validated at Masters level, and although it contains a substantial element of professional development, it retains the academic rigour which work at that level demands. It will require you to make a genuine commitment to your learning and professional development. And, ultimately, it will enable you to develop and be recognised for your professionalism and dedication to the sector.
This prospectus is designed to give you comprehensive information about the programme, its structure, and the ways in which you will learn. It also contains information about the admissions process. If you require any further information, staff at the AUA National Office will be happy to help. Email aua@manchester.ac.uk or telephone 0161 275 2063.
I wish you every success with your application.
Dr Ann Morton
Chair, Board of Studies
Head of Centre for Staff Development, Aston University
If you require any further clarification or advice about any aspect of the programme, including admissions, please feel free to contact the Programme Manager.
Programme Manager: Brenda Dakers
T: 0161 275 2063
F: 0161 275 2036
E: brenda.dakers@manchester.ac.uk