HEA Accreditation

The Teaching and Learning in Higher Education programme is accredited by the Higher Education Academy.

In line with the University's career grade pathway, it seeks to develop a continuing professional development ethos and is mapped onto the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education (UKPSF). A document mapping the modules onto the UKPSF can be found for the provision for new academics, and also for the provision for postgraduate teaching assistants and research staff. For further information please see the relevant course information.

All academic staff who follow the programme will achieve an educational qualification (PG Cert. in TLHE) and automatic eligibility for the Higher Education Academy Fellowship.

For postgraduates/RAs who teach it is possible to complete an accredited assignment (worth 20 Masters level credits) after having attended the two day programme. Successful completion leads to automatic eligibility HEA Associate Fellowship.

The Higher Education Academy (HEA) recognition scheme confers the status of Associate Fellow, Fellow, or Senior Fellow

  1. For those seeking Recognition as a result of completing a HEA Accredited Scheme or Programme, no recognition fee is payable.
  2. Recognition fees are lower for individuals employed at institutions which are currently paying subscriptions to the HEA. 
  3. Where a recognition fee does apply, applicants for recognition pay at the point of application.
Recognition Route:

 

 

By completion of Accredited Provision (Programme/Scheme)

 

By direct application for recognition

Associate Fellow of the HEA
Fellow of the HEA
Senior Fellow of the HEA

Category of fellowship: Recognition Fee Recognition Fee for individuals employed by a subscribing institution Recognition Fee for individuals employed by a non-subscribing institution

Associate Fellow of the HEA

No fee

£100

£200

Fellow of the HEA

No fee

£200

£300

Senior Fellow of the HEA

No fee

£300

£500

Applying for HEA membership

Completion of the accredited TLHE programme since August 2012

If you have completed the accredited Postgraduate Certificate in TLHE since August 2012 the TLHE team will apply for HEA Fellowship on your behalf. This process will take place shortly after your award has been confirmed by the TLHE Exam Board which usually meets in January/February of any given year. You will be contacted to confirm that you wish to apply for Fellowship and will be asked to complete a short form confirming your contact details.  As this is an accredited provision there is no fee involved.

Completion of the the accredited TLHE programme prior August 2012

If you completed the accredited programme prior to August 2012 you will need to apply directly to the HEA for fellowship. Again, as this is an accredited provision there is no fee involved. The HEA has issued revised guidance with further information about this process. This memo is of particular importance if you completed the TLHE programme before January 2011.

Applying for HEA Fellowship without having completed an accredited programme

If you have not completed the accredited TLHE programme but wish to apply for HEA Fellowship we have created a sample application that you can use as a guide when applying. If you require any support in applying please contact the TLHE team, alternatively you may wish to discuss your application with a current member of the HEA. Current members are listed below.

Current members of the HEA

See a list of University of Bristol staff who are Fellows of the HEA.

A survey on a proposed 'Code of Practice' for HEA Fellows

The HEA are inviting colleagues to complete a short survey giving their views on a proposed 'Code of Practice' for HEA Fellows. The code of practice would support fellows in demonstrating their ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching and supporting learning which is closely aligned with the United Kingdom Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). Further information can be found on the HEA website