MSA Faculty of Mass Communication Elevates Teaching Excellence with Prestigious PGCert HE Achievement

The Faculty of Mass Communication at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) proudly congratulates its distinguished academic staff members for successfully completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert HE) – a prestigious UK-recognised qualification that strengthens teaching excellence, fosters pedagogical innovation, and enhances student engagement in higher education.

Delivered by the University of Bedfordshire (UK), this intensive one-year programme focuses on advanced teaching methodologies, assessment design, inclusive learning strategies, and scholarly reflection. By integrating international best practices into their classrooms, participants are contributing to an enriched learning experience for MSA students across creative disciplines.

A Transformative Learning Experience

The PGCert HE Programme comprised three core units that have redefined participants’ approach to teaching:

• Assessment, Feedback and the Curriculum in Higher Education – advancing assessment strategies, curriculum alignment, and innovative feedback methods to improve learning outcomes.
• Communicating with Professional and Academic Communities – enhancing academic writing, presentation, and professional networking skills.
• Developing Effective Learning and Teaching in Higher Education – applying inclusive teaching practices, diverse learning approaches, and evidence-based methods to foster student success.

Through these units, faculty members aligned their teaching with the UK Professional Standards Framework (PSF 2023), embedding global standards of excellence within MSA’s educational environment.

Faculty Members Achieving the PGCert HE:

• Associate Professor Reham Samy – Acting Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies
• Associate Professor Eman Mosharafa – Acting Vice dean for environment Affairs and community service.
• ⁠Associate Professor Samar Galal – Acting as head of Journalism Department.
• ⁠Dr.Abeer Salem – Lecturer PR and Advertising Department- Quality and international validation link tutor.
• ⁠Dr. Nesreen Nader – Lecturer PR and Advertising Department

About the PGCert HE:

The Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education is an internationally recognised qualification designed for university lecturers. It enhances teaching practice, supports professional recognition through Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and equips educators with research-informed approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment.

Through this achievement, the Faculty of Mass Communication reaffirms its commitment to educational excellence, ensuring that its students benefit from innovative, world-class teaching grounded in global standards.

This collaborative British-Egyptian PGCert Programme is conducted by MSA University with its UK universities partners to graduate certified educators who are linking contemporary educational theories with practice and creating sustainable learning environments for our engaged students and active learners. This International PGCert in Higher Education Programme is carried out by MSA University since 2015 led by our MSA Link Tutor Dr. Heba Adel (Senior Fellow of the Advance Higher Education in UK).