Work-Based Learning in Practice (Level 6, 20 credits)
Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
2026-02-01 | - |
2026-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Work-Based Learning in Practice (Level 6, 20 credits)
Overview
This module provides the opportunity to develop a work-based learning project that demonstrates personal and professional development.
Course Details
All about the course
You can take this course as a single module for continuing professional development. This module explores:
- Introduction to: Work-based learning, action learning sets, available resources, managing a project
- Self development: Motivation, structured reflection, interpersonal skills, managing self and change
- Strategies for development: Self-assessment, peer observation, individual personal review, personal development goal and action planning, action learning sets, personal development review
- Local health issues: Current local and national policy initiatives, e.g. National Service Frameworks, clinical governance, essence of care, NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework, innovations in clinical practice
- Wider health care setting: Implications of policy, EU directives, professional agenda, and evidence/research-based practice
What will I be doing?
This course combines work-based learning and action learning sets.
Assessment
- Work-based learning project: 4,000 words.
The School of Health and Society
The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real world impact.
Our courses are informed by the latest research and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice.
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What about after uni?
This module can be taken as a single module for continuing professional development. On completion of this module you will have a framework to use to bring about change in practice.
Career Links
We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector which in turn help you provide a better service.
Requirements
What you need to know
This module lasts one semester.
Entry requirements
- Previous study and experience
- Have current professional registration in the UK.
- Be employed in an appropriate clinical setting and have the written consent of your manager to use the clinical area as a learning environment.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.
Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
Fees
Type of study | Year | Fees
- Full-time home | 2025/26 | £965 per year
- Full-time international | 2025/26 | £985 per year
Additional costs
You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This module, titled "Single Module Work-Based Learning in Practice Level 6 (20 credits)," provides an opportunity for individuals to:
- Develop a work-based learning project,
- Enhance self-motivating and project management skills. The program is designed for individuals seeking continuing professional development and is offered as a part-time course spanning one semester.
Outline:
- Content:
- Introduction to work-based learning, action learning sets, available resources, and project management.
- Self development through motivation, structured reflection, interpersonal skills, self-management, and change management.
- Development strategies through self-assessment, peer observation, personal review, personal development goal and action planning, action learning sets, and personal development plans.
- Local health issues through current local and national policy initiatives, including National Service Frameworks, clinical governance, essence of care, NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework, and innovations in clinical practice.
- Wider health care setting through implications of policy, EU directives, professional agenda, and evidence/research-based practice.
- Structure:
- Work-based learning combined with action learning sets.
- Course Schedule:
- One semester (September 2024 intake).
- Modules:
- The single module focuses on the Work-Based Learning in Practice (20 credits).
Assessment:
- Upon completion, individuals have a framework to implement change in their practice.
Other:
- The program can be taken as a single module by individuals seeking continuing professional development.
- The University maintains strong industry links with over 100 health and social care organizations, ensuring students receive relevant and current knowledge and skills.
Conclusion:
This program offers individuals an opportunity to engage in work-based learning, explore their professional development goals, and enhance their ability to implement change within their practice. With a focus on real-world impact and strong industry ties, this program serves as a valuable stepping stone for individuals seeking career advancement within the health and social care sector.