Enhanced Professional Practice, MSc / PGDip / PGCert
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Master's degree in Enhanced Professional Practice is designed for health and social care practitioners engaged in work-based learning. It offers flexible, modular coursework tailored to individual needs, allowing students to develop critical analysis skills and advance their professional practice in their chosen specialty. The program features hybrid action learning sets, online resources, and personalized academic supervision to facilitate learning while balancing work commitments.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
If you are a health and social care practitioner undertaking work-based learning, our Master’s degree in Enhanced Professional Practice is an excellent way for you to gain formal academic credit for your professional development. The course is a highly flexible and modular programme led by your needs as a student and as a busy professional. You will cover key policy and practice related topics to help you develop and refine your critical analysis skills in relation to health and social care. You have the flexibility to choose what you learn about which is relevant to both your role and personal professional practice in your chosen speciality.
Outline:
Most students undertaking this course will be in employment in an area where there is commitment to work based learning as this programme allows postgraduate studies to be undertaken whilst working. The course commences with a compulsory induction week in early October which prepares you to become an independent work-based learner for each module you undertake. During the week you will be introduced to the principles of work-based learning through a blended learning approach including in person, online and independent guided study sessions. As there are no weekly taught days after induction week, your learning is facilitated through academic supervision with your named personal tutor, attendance at hybrid action learning sets 90 minutes per month, and access to a range on online learning resources available on Canvas. Each module assessment is development of an e-portfolio comprising learning contract, narrative, and portfolio evidence of learning.
Assessment:
Each module assessment is development of an e-portfolio comprising learning contract, narrative, and portfolio evidence of learning.
Teaching:
Our extensive range of optional modules means that you can tailor your studies to your particular interests and area of practice. Our academic staff are active in a wide range of interprofessional health fields, offering an unrivalled mix of academic excellence and current policy and practice expertise.
Careers:
Your Enhanced Professional Practice qualification will enable you to progress in your chosen discipline, potentially opening opportunities in areas including research, education, policy, and management roles.
MSc 3 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 2,800 N/A September 2024 £ 2,950 N/A PGDip 2 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 2,800 N/A September 2024 £ 2,950 N/A PGCert 1 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 2,800 N/A September 2024 £ 2,950 N/A Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
Overview
Notable Achievements:
- Ranked among the top 300 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- Recognized for research excellence in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
- Home to the prestigious Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law
- Recipient of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education (2019)
Establishment:
1920 as University College of SwanseaUniversity Status:
Gained in 1948Student Life
Student Support Services:
- Student Union providing representation, support, and events
- Student Services offering academic, financial, and personal support
- Chaplaincy providing spiritual and pastoral care
Campus Facilities:
- Modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities
- Bay Campus, located on the waterfront, offering stunning views
- Singleton Campus, in the heart of Swansea city center, providing easy access to amenities
Extracurricular Activities:
Over 150 student clubs and societies, including sports teams, cultural groups, and academic societiesSports Teams:
30+ sports clubs, representing a wide range of sports from rugby to sailingAcademics
Academic Resources:
- Extensive library with over 1 million books and resources
- Modern teaching facilities, including lecture halls, seminar rooms, and laboratories
- Research centers and institutes across various disciplines
Faculty:
- Internationally recognized faculty with expertise in their fields
- Strong emphasis on research and innovation
Teaching Methodologies:
- Interactive lectures and seminars
- Problem-based learning
- Research-led teaching
Academic Support Services:
- Academic Skills Centre providing support with writing, research, and presentation skills
- Mathematics and Statistics Support Centre offering assistance with mathematical and statistical concepts
- Language Centre providing language support for international students
Unique Academic Programs or Initiatives:
- Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law: A prestigious law school offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs
- College of Engineering: A leading center for engineering research and education
- College of Science: Home to world-class research in areas such as physics, chemistry, and biology
