Accredited programmes - professional recognition scheme

This can be gained through either a recognised qualification or by individual application:- Qualification - Most higher education institutions offer their staff an M level programme on learning and teaching recognised by the HEA. For example, successful completion of the University of Leicester’s Post-graduate Certificate in Academic Practice leads to Associate Membership at the end of Phase One (30 M level credits) and Full Membership at the end of Phase Two (30 M level credits). As in many institutions, Phase One is a requirement of probation to staff new to teaching in the sector.

For further information on this qualification see… Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in HE

The Academy has a Professional Recognition Scheme which has been designed to support the implementation of the sector-owned UK Professional Standards Framework. For information about eligibility of the Higher Education Academy Associate (AHEA) and Fellow (FHEA) status, please visit the HE Academy website at: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/ProfessionalRecognition.htm .

You will find the appropriate forms at: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/ourwork/professional/recognition/programmes

Application –experienced teachers can apply for membership directly to the HEA http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/NTFSindividual.htm

The HE Academy has apolished the annual renewal fee for Fellowship. No further payment will be requested from those who transferred onto the Academy Register for from those who have newly registered with the Academy. The Academy hope this will enable a more inclusive approach to developing the community of fellowship and demonstrate the Academy's commitment to all staff engaged in supporting student learning.

There will still be a one-off joining fee of £50 for Fellowship (FHEA), [£30 for Associate (AHEA)]. Experienced staff using the Individual Entry Route will need to pay an additional application evaluation fee of £35. Anyone whose membership has lapsed may join the Academy Register by paying a reactivation fee as well as the relevant joining fee.

HE Academy send all Fellows a fortnightly email bulletin containing news, information and details of forthcoming events (for information contact email: registrationservices@heacademy.ac.uk).