Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
2025-01-01 | - |
2025-04-01 | - |
Program Overview
University Diploma Practice Development
Course Overview
The University Diploma Practice Development is designed for experienced practitioners seeking a professional edge. This stimulating and engaging learning experience equips students with the knowledge and skills to be innovators in their field. The program offers flexibility and choice, allowing students to fit their studies around their busy lives.
Why Choose University of Cumbria
- Taught by experienced practitioners and academics with extensive experience in the NHS and other occupations
- Close support and guidance throughout studies from a personal tutor
- Tutors carry out national and international research, are members of national advisory bodies, and publish papers in their areas of expertise
- Interactive online classrooms provide opportunities to debate and discuss real-life scenarios and experiences with fellow students
- Extensive experience as CPD distance learning providers and a well-established online study skills package
- Generous allowances for the accreditation of prior learning (APL)
Course Outline
Course Summary
This program provides a flexible, modular structure for negotiating a program of study that recognizes and values prior experience and learning. Students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, knowledge, and critical understanding of techniques of enquiry, and become change agents able to respond to a changing and dynamic practice environment.
Modules
- TBC
Programme Specification
Programme specification (PDF)
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning Methods
Full details are available in the programme specification.
Timetables
The teaching timetable is available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub.
Entry Requirements
- 120 credits at level 4
- Applicants must have successfully completed 120 level 4 credits or equivalent and will enter the program at level 5
- Applicants are advised to complete a pre-entry study skills package if they have not studied at level 4 or 5 in the past 5 years
Selection Criteria
- Applicants are considered based on their academic background and performance, relevant experience, and reference
- Motivation, commitment, and potential are also considered
Application Information
- Applications should be made online directly to the university
- There is no official closing date, but early application is encouraged
- A supportive reference, relevant qualifications, and a good personal statement are required
Student Finance
- A wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants, and funds are available to support students
- The Cumbria Bursary is a non-repayable bursary designed to support first-year students with a household income of less than £25,000
Fees
- Tuition fees for CPD and short courses vary based on intensity and length
- Visit the finance page for more information
Meet the Staff
- Academic staff are passionate about their field and have a wealth of real-world experience
- Find out more about tutors on the staff profiles page
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