PGCert Creative Teaching and Learning Design (Online)

Shape engaging learning experiences with an online PGCert designed for professionals who want to create innovative, inclusive, and impactful teaching in higher education.

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Cost: £3,500

About this degree

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Develop expertise in creative learning design

Build the knowledge and confidence to design engaging, inclusive learning experiences for higher education with an online PGCert Creative Teaching and Learning Design. Combining creative arts principles with evidence-informed learning design, you’ll explore learning theories, digital technologies, and contemporary teaching practices.

You’ll graduate with practical skills and a portfolio of creative learning design projects that demonstrate your expertise to current and future employers.

Design inclusive and impactful learning experiences

You’ll discover how creativity, accessibility, and inclusive design shape effective learning. Through this exploration, you’ll develop the empathy and critical awareness needed to create learning experiences that are inclusive, student-centred, and responsive to diverse needs.

You’ll also benefit from opportunities to engage with industry leaders and learning design professionals.

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Advance your career in higher education

Whether you’re looking to enhance your teaching practice, move into learning design, or support curriculum development, this postgraduate certificate will help you take the next step.

You’ll graduate with the confidence to design innovative learning experiences and pursue roles in learning design and educational technology within higher education.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at Arts University Bournemouth

AUB is a leading university offering high-quality specialist education in art, design, media and performance across the creative industries.

Based in one of the UK’s fastest growing creative and digital hubs, AUB connects students with real industry opportunities right on their doorstep.

With expert tutors, professional studios and a collaborative community, you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to build a career doing what you love.

Learning outcomes

Apply learning design

Develop an understanding of how learning design can enhance teaching, training and performance across a wide range of disciplines and professional contexts.

Select learning theories

Choose appropriate learning theories and evidence to design inclusive, effective learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of learners.

Evaluate digital technologies

Assess digital tools and technologies to identify the most effective solutions for supporting engaging, accessible and impactful learning.

Design engaging learning

Create effective learning experiences while reflecting on your professional practice to continuously improve your design approach.

Conduct educational research

Identify, evaluate and communicate research effectively to inform learning design projects and support evidence-based decision-making.

Develop inclusive learning

Design creative, accessible and student-centred learning experiences that respond to diverse learner needs and promote meaningful engagement.

Additional information

Applicants should normally need a BA (Hons) degree at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification.

Applicants with undergraduate degrees related to the programme may not need to submit a portfolio, although providing one is recommended to help the course team assess your suitability. Equivalent qualifications and professional experience may also be considered.

This programme is taught in English.

If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency in line with Arts University Bournemouth's admissions requirements.

A range of recognised English language qualifications are accepted. Please contact the university if you're unsure whether your qualification meets the entry requirements.

To apply, you'll typically need to provide:

Academic transcripts and certificates
A completed application form
Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
Supporting documentation relating to your qualifications or relevant professional experience

Additional information may be requested during the admissions process depending on your individual circumstances.

Tuition fees for the online PGCert Creative Teaching and Learning Design are £3,500.
Arts University Bournemouth graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Discount of up to 20%. For the latest information on fees, payment options, and available financial support, please contact the university's admissions team.

Graduates from this programme develop the creative, digital, and research skills needed to design engaging and inclusive learning experiences across higher education and professional learning environments.

Upon completing your online PGCert Creative Teaching and Learning Design, you’ll be prepared to pursue a range of roles, including:

• Learning Designer

• Instructional Designer

• Educational Technologist

• Learning Technologist

• Curriculum Developer

• Academic Developer

• Digital Learning Specialist

• Higher Education Consultant

• Teaching and Learning Advisor

• Lecturer or Higher Education Practitioner

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Modules

Develop the essential foundations of effective learning design by exploring empathy, curriculum, inclusivity, facilitation, technology and community through practical activities.

Apply creative teaching, learning design and digital technologies to develop inclusive, evidence-informed learning experiences for higher education while building a professional portfolio.