1. Applying for HEA Fellowship
What you need to submit for the
Swansea Application Route

2. Ready to apply?
If you’re familiar with the UK PSF, the requirements and the different categories of Fellowship, then continue watching.
If you want to refresh your knowledge of the HEA and UK PSF, look on the SALT website.
Have a look at what category of Fellowship is right for you – start with the green box:

3. The Swansea Application Route (SAR) for HEA Fellowship
In addition to teaching, do you have impact on others?
Yes
Are you involved in teaching or learning support?
Yes
Do you teach? No
SAR is not for you
Consider Senior Fellowship D3
Yes No No
Are you preparing to teach on an HE course?
Are you involved in learning support (careers staff, librarians…)
Are you a demonstrator/ instructor? No No
Do you have over 3 years’ teaching experience? No
Consider Associate Fellowship D1
Yes
Yes
Consider
Fellowship D2
Consider Fellowship D2 or Associate Fellowship D1
Yes
Yes
Mandatory PGCertHE
Consider Associate Fellowship D1
Recognising your Teaching – choosing the right Fellowship category for you.
The Swansea Application Route (SAR) for HEA Fellowship
Contact SALT for more details

4. What is the Swansea Application Route?
The SAR aims to support and enable:
Recognition of the contribution of teachers, aligned to the UK PSF
A high quality learning, teaching and assessment experience for all students
Creativity, innovation and continuing professional development in learning, teaching and assessment for all staff engaged in delivering programmes at all categories, and those supporting learning
Evidence of professionalism and excellence in academic practice

5. Written Application Route
Routes available
Written Application Route
A Presentation Route
Both routes available for Associate Fellow,
Fellow or Senior Fellow applications.

6. Writing the Application
Once you’ve attend an Information session, you’ll be given access to the application form on Pebble+
The application form depends on what category and route of Fellowship you seek
Click on the Fellowship category below to find out about the application requirements
Senior
Fellow
Written Application Route
Associate Fellow
Presentation Route
Associate Fellow
Fellow
Senior Fellow

7. Written Application for HEA Associate Fellowship
Reflective Elements
Administrative Elements
Reflective Account (in which applicants must choose 2 of the 5 Areas of Activity and cross reference Core Knowledge and Professional Values )
Applicant Information
Applicant checklist
Presentation Route
References
Line Manager Signoff
Next Category
Back to Fellowship Category list
Application Process

8. Written Application for HEA Fellowship
Reflective Elements
Administrative Elements
Reflective Account (in which applicants must cross reference Core Knowledge and Professional Values )
Applicant Information
Applicant checklist
Presentation Route
References
Line Manager Signoff
Next Category
Application Process
Back to Fellowship Category list

9. Written Application for HEA Senior Fellowship
Reflective Elements
Administrative Elements
Reflective Account
Applicant Information
Applicant checklist
Case Studies
References
Line Manager Signoff
Presentation Route
Application Process
Back to Fellowship Category list

10. Reflective Element (Written Route) Fellows and Senior Fellows
Reflective Account
6 sections, each with word limit of 500 words +/- 10%. Total word limit 3000 words +/- 10%.
Introduction plus sections on each of the 5 Areas of Activity as outlined in the UK PSF.
Cross-referenced to the Core Knowledge and Professional Values
Evidence to be submitted (hyperlinked or attached to application)
Next part of application
Back to Fellowship
Back to Senior Fellowship
Application Process

11. Reflective Element – Associate Fellows
Reflective Account
3 sections, each with word limit of 500 words +/- 10%. Total word limit 1500 words +/- 10%.
Introduction plus choose 2 of the 5 Areas of Activity as outlined in the UK PSF.
Cross-referenced to the Core Knowledge (at least K1 and K2) and Professional Values
Evidence to be submitted (hyperlinked or attached to application)
Next part of application
Back to Associate Fellowship
Application Process

12. Case Studies – Senior Fellows
2 Case Studies, each with minimum word limit of 1000 words, maximum of 1500 words.
Total word limit across both 3000 words +/- 10%.
Demonstrating your leadership and impact on peers in learning, teaching, student support
Supporting evidence should also be submitted (hyperlinked or attached to application)
Administrative Elements
Back to Senior Fellowship (written)
Back to Senior Fellowship (presentation)
Application Process

13. Presentation Application for HEA Associate Fellowship
Reflective Elements
Administrative Elements
Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional Values Listing
Presentation Summary
Applicant Information
Applicant checklist
Written Route
Presentation Delivery
References
Line Manager Signoff
Next Category
Application Process
Back to Fellowship Category list

14. Presentation Application for HEA Fellowship
Reflective Elements
Administrative Elements
Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional Values Listing
Presentation Summary
Applicant Information
Applicant checklist
Written Route
Presentation Delivery
References
Line Manager Signoff
Next Category
Back to Fellowship Category list
Application Process

15. Presentation Application for HEA Senior Fellowship
Reflective Elements
Administrative Elements
Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional Values Listing
Presentation Summary
Applicant Information
Applicant checklist
Presentation Delivery
Case Studies
References
Line Manager Signoff
Written Route
Back to Fellowship Category list
Application Process

16. Reflective Element (Presentation Route) all categories of Fellowship
Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional Values Listing
A brief listing against each of the elements of the Dimensions of the UK PSF of the applicant’s experience. (i.e. A1-A4, K1-K6 and V1-V4).
Evidence to be submitted (hyperlinked or attached to application) – a piece of evidence can cover more than one of the Dimensions
Next part of application
Back to Associate Fellowship
Back to Fellowship
Back to Senior Fellowship
Application Process

17. Presentation Information All categories of Fellowship
Presentation Summary
A brief description of what your presentation will cover and how you will be delivering it.
Associate Fellows – 20 minute presentation
Fellows – 30 minute presentation
Senior Fellows – 45 minute presentation
Followed by questions.
Presentations will be videoed for quality assurance purposes.
Presentation delivery
Next part of application
Back to Associate Fellowship
Back to Fellowship
Back to Senior Fellowship
Application Process

18. Administrative Elements
Applicant Information
Basic details, e.g. name, College,
length of employment in HE,
category of Fellowship applied for,
Fellowship details (if already have Fellowship)
Next Administrative Element
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Application Process

19. Administrative Elements
Applicant Checklist
A self-audit of your application against the relevant Fellowship Category. Will help you and anyone you ask for comment, review if your application is complete. Optional but strongly encourage for you to complete
Next Administrative Element
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Application Process

20. Administrative Elements
References
You need to submit at least 2 references.
At least one should hold the category of Fellowship you seek or higher. One must be a current member of staff at the University.
References should be made with explicit consideration to the applicant’s experience as outlined in the UK PSF.
You must therefore share your application with your referees BEFORE a reference is written
Next Administrative Element
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Application Process

21. Administrative Elements
Line Manager sign-off
Your Line Manager must confirm who you claim to be
Your line manager CAN be your referee, but a separate reference is required.
The line manager sign-off is not an endorsement of your application.
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Application Process

22. 1. Seek Support and Guidance 2. Develop your application
Steps in Applying
Introduction
You can download a Word version of the application form to help with your writing, but we will only accept applications submitted through the Pebble+ application platform.
You can attend either an information session or self-study the material on Blackboard.
You MUST pass a Quiz on the UKPSF before being given access to the Pebble+ application.
Further support on using Pebble+ is available on the SALT site, at information/drop in sessions or by contacting the SALT team.
Introduction
1. Seek Support and Guidance
2. Develop your application
3. Submit your application
Click on the titles to the right to read the Steps in Applying

23. 1. Seek Support and Guidance
Steps in Applying
1. Seek Support and Guidance
Chat to others you know for support, especially other Fellows
Attend a SAR Information Session/request enrolment on the Bb module. See the web for details
Download the SAR Guidance Pack
Pass the Fellowship Quiz.
Decide on either the presentation or written route.
Complete the Survey on the Bb module to confirm when and in what format you’ll be applying.
You’ll be given access to the application form on Pebble+ and allocated a mentor.
1. Seek Support and Guidance
2. Develop your application
3. Submit your application
Click on the titles to the right to read the Steps in Applying

24. 2. Develop your application
Steps in Applying
2. Develop your application
Build your evidence, reflecting on your practice.
Register and attend the relevant writing support sessions (See the Bb module for details)
Start putting your application together.
Identify and advise your referees of your intention.
Discuss with your line manager.
2. Develop your application
1. Seek Support and Guidance
3. Submit your application
Click on the titles to read the Steps in Applying

25. 3. Submit your application
Steps in Applying
3. Submit your application
Have your mentor review your draft first
Share your application with two referees.
Give them the Guidance for Referees document.
Chase your references and get sign off by your line manager.
Submit all the required material by the submission deadline
3. Submit your application
1. Seek Support and Guidance
2. Develop your application
Continue

26. When do you accept applications?
Once you’ve got access to the online application in Pebble+, you can start working on your application. SAR panels usually meet four times a year with the following submission deadlines (some restrictions apply for PGCert students):
Submission Deadline (all at 2 p.m.)
Date of SAR Panel
Fri 7/4/17
Fri 5/05/17
Mon 31/07/17
Mon 11/09/17
Fri 13/10/17
Wed 15/11/17
Fri 26/1/18 (those on PGCert ONLY)
Wed 07/03/18
Fri 20/4/18
Wed 16/05/18

27. What materials do you need to submit?1
Your completed application form (using Pebble+ template) 2
Relevant evidence in support of your application 3
Sign-off from your Line Manager 4
Two completed references
All of this is submitted through Pebble+.

28. For more details See the SALT website for:
Links to the HEA Fellowship Descriptors and UK PSF
Information on how to apply
Assessment Criteria and
List of Indicative Activities
Guidance for Referees