PGCert Practice Educator
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
Our programme offers a blended approach towards study, with your time spent either learning online or in our award-winning health facilities on campus. Learning methods include workshops, discussions, group work and lead lectures – enabling you to play an active part in your learning. Plus, you’ll be further supported by our virtual learning environment.
Our core modules will give you a solid foundation in all aspects of the role including practice; establishing effective working relationships; evidence-based practice; leadership; creating an environment for learning; facilitation of learning; assessment and accountability and evaluation of learning. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore an educational issue within your own sphere of practice as part of a work-based module. Students on this course will usually have prior experience as a mentor or assessor, as well as evidence of academic study within the past five years.
However, all applications will be considered on individual merit.
Key highlights
- Blended learning online and in award-winning on-campus health facilities
- Taught through workshops, discussions, group work and lead lectures
- Core modules cover leadership, facilitation and assessment of learning
- Work-based module exploring an educational issue in your own practice
- Builds skills in evidence-based practice and creating learning environments
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.
Scholarships
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesGREAT Scholarship
Minimum of £10,000
Up to £10,000PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Practice Educator
- Clinical Educator
- Practice Development Nurse
- Practice Assessor
- Clinical Placement Facilitator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £4,515 per year | International: £6,167 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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