Routes to Gain Recognised Tutor Status (RTS)

We offer two different ways to achieve Recognised Tutor Status (RTS) through support from the University Teaching Academy:

  • Learning, Teaching and Assessment in He | Taught Module

    This is a taught, 30 credit unit at level 7, which is suitable for colleagues new to teaching in higher education.

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    Learning, Teaching & Assessment in Higher Education (LTA)

    This is a taught, 30 credit unit at level 7, which is suitable for colleagues new to teaching in higher education
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    Fees for PGC LTHE and MA HE

    Fees that apply to external participants on the PGC LTHE and MA HE run by the University Teaching Academy
  • RTS | Independent Study

    This is an independent study resource to support Manchester Metropolitan University partnership institutions to gain Recognised Tutor Status (RTS).

    A fee of £300 will be charged for assessing and processing your application. If you encounter any difficulties, please contact utacpd@mmu.ac.uk.

    If you wish to pay via invoice, please also email the following information to utacpd@mmu.ac.uk

    • Your organisation.
    • Address.
    • Purchase order number.
    • Description of items (applicants names) including total amount to be paid.
    • Contact name.
    • Contact email.
    • Phone number contact.

    When you’ve completed your application, send it to us by email at utacpd@mmu.ac.uk. You will then be forwarded information on how to pay.

    We aim to review and return feedback on written applications within a maximum of 6 weeks of the date you submit your application. If you are successful, you will receive a certificate of successful completion as evidence of you meeting RTS requirements. If you are unsuccessful, you will receive written feedback and the opportunity to make one re-submission with no charge. There are no limits as to how many times someone could reapply, but this would require further fees to be paid.

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    RTS Independent Study Resource

    This is an independent study resource to support Manchester Metropolitan University partnership institutions to gain Recognised Tutor Status (RTS).

Support for Manchester Met Link Tutors

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Support for Manchester Met Link Tutors

Email us about arranging a bespoke workshop for staff in your department and / or collaborative partner institution (a fee may apply). Contact: utacpd@mmu.ac.uk.

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