Research Supervision (SCQF Level 11) CPD Award
Course code X30R
What is special about this course?
The role of a research supervisor is crucial in determining the calibre of a student’s experience, as well as the quality and timeliness of completion of their project, dissertation, or thesis. Too often, the requisite supervisory skills are accumulated through trial and error, rather than through experienced guidance towards self-evaluative supervisory practice.
This CPD Research Supervision (SCQF 11) seeks to provide you with a framework for these practices, helping you to establish the essential benchmarks of high-quality supervision to advance the interests of students, sponsoring bodies, and parent institutions alike, at undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels.
As indicated in the QAA Code of Practice for supervising research students in higher education, institutions are being encouraged to develop their own models of good practice in research degree supervision. Learn to describe and test such models on this valuable CPD course and become part of the new generation of supervisors who incorporate this beneficial practice in your work.
Special features
- The course is available to study part time, online, enabling you to fit your study around your personal and professional commitments
- Reflective learning is at the heart of this course allowing you to use your learning to enhance your professional practice
Entry requirements
- 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in any subject
- A third or ordinary degree will be considered with appropriate professional experience
- You must be in employment in education or training to apply for this course
- Candidates with no formal qualifications, who can demonstrate a capability and engagement in appropriate CPD, will also be considered
CPD Award
You will study the following core modules:
- Research supervision (SCQF 11)
How will I study my course?
- Part-time
- You will study fully online, with no scheduled sessions or tutorials
- You may also be able to access sessions online from your local campus - please contact them directly for more information
- Online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
How long will my course last?
- Part-time: 15 weeks @ 13 hours per week
The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent on online material as well as individual study and research.
Where can I study my course?
- Argyll
- Inverness
- Moray
- North, West and Hebrides
- Orkney
- Perth
- Shetland
- This fully online course can be studied from anywhere in the UK. If you are not based near to one of the listed campuses, you should apply to, and will be enrolled and supported by, UHI North, West, Hebrides
Start date
- September
- January
Fees
For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.
Funding
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact the relevant UHI partner college for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider a career in educational training or educational management.
Can I progress into further study?
You may wish to progress from CPD Research Supervision (SCQF 11) to our MEd Tertiary and Higher Education.
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
Apply for Research Supervision (SCQF Level 11) CPD Award
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