MQF/EQF LEVEL 7
Postgraduate Certificate in quality Management and leadership for further and higher education
About this course
This course is specifically designed for students who want to work in Quality Assurance, those already working in Quality Assurance and all those in Educational Institutions who want to progress to Managerial and Leadership roles. Upon completion of this course students will be professionally qualified for employment as Quality Assurance Officer, Manager of Educational Institution, Audit Officer, Manager of Quality Assurance Agencies. The overall course equips the student with specialised knowledge and skills at Level 7 both in Theory and Practice.
Course Information
| Course Title | Postgraduate in Quality Management and Leadership for Further and Higher Education |
| Course Type | Qualification |
| Qualification Framework Level | Level 7 |
| Programme Duration | Full Time – 7 months/ Part Time 12 months |
| Mode of Attendance | Full time Online or Part Time Online |
| Mode of Delivery | Online Lectures (asynchronous) |
| Total ECTS Credits | 34 Credits |
| Course Language | English |
| Location | N/A |
Learners need to be in possession of a minimum:
- A degree at EQF Level 6 along with English Proficiency at C1 Level (IELT 6.5 to 7.5) OR
- RPL for those who already have experience in educational institutions with English Proficiency at C1 Level (IELT 6.5 to 7.5) OR
- Maturity clause (student over 21 years of age) with English proficiency at C1 Level (IELT 6.5 to 7.5). These student must pass from the first two modules in order to continue.
The learner will be able to:
- Communicate with specialist and non-specialist audiences on all standards through reports and discussions
- Write an appropriate audit report according to the standards set after carrying out the appropriate research
- Develop learning skills that are neccesary to undertake further study (i.e researching and self-study)
- Assess the feedback given by the Lecturer for his own self-development
- Contribute to comments on other peers’ work
- Evaluate his peers’ comments on his own work
- Use appropriate websites for future learning and self-development
1. Quality Assurance (Strategy, Policy, Procedures and Practices)
- Total contact hours: 20
- Self-study hours: 60
- Assessment hours: 20
- Mode of teaching: 100% online through recorded webinars, chats, e-mails, PowerPoints, inquiry based questions, discussion boards and self-study
- Mode of Assessment: Discussions and 2000 words Essay
2. Probity and Internationalisation
- Total contact hours: 20
- Self-study hours: 60
- Assessment hours: 20
- Mode of teaching: 100% online through recorded webinars, chats, e-mails, PowerPoints, inquiry based questions, discussion boards and self-study
- Mode of Assessment: Discussions and 2000 word Essay
3. Design, development and approval of programmes and curriculum
- Total contact hours: 10
- Self-study hours: 35
- Assessment hours: 5
- Mode of teaching: 100% online through recorded webinars, chats, e-mails, PowerPoints, inquiry based questions, discussion boards and self-study.
- Mode of Assessment: Written Essay: Discussions and 1000 words Essay
4. Student-centred Learning, Teaching and Assessment
- Total contact hours: 10
- Self-study hours: 35
- Assessment hours: 5
- Mode of teaching: 100% online through recorded webinars, chats, e-mails, Powerpoints, inquiry based questions, discussion boards and self-study
- Mode of Assessment: Discussions and 1000 word Essay
5. Student admission, progression, recognition and certification
- Total contact hours: 10
- Self-study hours: 20
- Assessment hours: 20
- Mode of teaching: 100% online through recorded webinars, chats, e-mails, Powerpoints, inquiry based questions, discussion boards and self-study
- Mode of Assessment: Discussions, 1000 words Essay, 500 word Report
6. Teaching Competence
- Total contact hours: 10
- Self-study hours: 35
- Assessment hours: 5
- Mode of teaching: 100% online through recorded webinars, chats, e-mails, Powerpoints, inquiry based questions, discussion boards and self-study
- Mode of Assessment: Discussions and 1000 word Report
7. Learning Resources and Student Support
- Total contact hours: 10
- Self-study hours: 35
- Assessment hours: 5
- Mode of teaching: 100% online through recorded webinars, chats, e-mails, Powerpoints, inquiry based questions, discussion boards and self-study
- Mode of Assessment: Discussions and 1000 words Essay
8. Information Management and Ongoing Monitoring
- Total contact hours: 20
- Self-study hours: 60
- Assessment hours: 20
- Mode of teaching: 100% online through recorded webinars, chats, e-mails, Powerpoints, inquiry based questions, discussion boards and self-study
- Mode of Assessment: Discussions and 2000 words Essay
9. Public Information
- Total study hours: 10
- Self-study hours: 35
- Assessment hours: 5
- Mode of teaching: 100% online through recorded webinars, chats, e-mails, Powerpoints, inquiry based questions, discussion boards and self-study
- Mode of Assessment: Discussions and 1000 words Essay
10. Research Paper (Position Paper)
- Total contact hours: 0
- Self-study hours: 125
- Assessment hours: 125
- Mode of teaching: Self Study and Feedback from Lecturer/Tutor
- Mode of Assessment: 5000 words Research Paper
Ongoing
For late enrolments, please send a request to studentsupport@unipluralacademy.com
Starting 6th October – 26th March
Target Group: Prospective students who want to work in Quality Assurance, those already working in Quality Assurance and all those in educational institutions who want to transfer to work in quality assurance.
Those completing this MQF Level 7 qualification will become eligible for leadership roles within the area of Quality Assurance, Management of Educational Institutions: Auditing, Management of Quality Assurance Agencies
This programme shall implement assessment methods to include formative and summative assessments to ensure that the learners have obtained the knowledge and skills to effectively work within the area of Quality Assurance. The methods of assessment will also be deployed to ensure that the learners are made aware of their strengths and their weaknesses at various points throughout the duration of the programme. Formative and summative assessments are included in the programme as specified below.
The assessment methods are through discussions on the discussion platform, writing of short reports, PowerPoint presentations and a research paper (to be submitted through Uniplural Academy Plagiarism Software).
Summative Assessment:
Summative assessments are built on approximately 500 words per ECT therefore a 4-ECTS module carries about 2,000 words assignment which can be an essay, reviews of articles, analyses of text data, cases, project report etc. as indicated per module.
Formative Assessment:
The Formative Assessments are a build up for the summative assessment.
The formats used for assessments can be study cases, small group work (minimum 2 persons), problem solving, project work etc. The criteria are given to students beforehand. Feedback will be given individually or as a group depending on the task. Module 1 to 9 have formative assessments and summative assessments while module 10 is a summative assessment only. Assessments vary from discussions to evaluations and analysis and also inquiry based questions.
Uniplural Academy, as licensed education and training provider operating in Malta, is licensed by MFHEA to operate within the further and Higher Education field under Licence No. 2019-010
Licence Number: 2019-010
