Professional Advocate Programme

Key highlights

• 20-credit Level 7 module for registered allied health professionals
• Built on the A-EQUIP model of professional nursing leadership
• Covers restorative clinical supervision for practice
• Content reflects RCN PNA Standards for Education and Training
• Supports NHS England capacity building for the PNA role

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

  The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

• East Durham College Partnership Award

  This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

  Up to £1,500

• First Choice Travel Award

  This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

  Up to £500

• Global Leaders Scholarship

  £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

• Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

  There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

  Up to £1,200

• Interview Travel Reimbursement

  Up to £100

• Open Day Travel Reimbursement

  Up to £100

• Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

  There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

  Up to £1,000

• Sunderland College Award

  Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

• Tees Valley Travel Award

  This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

  Up to £1,500

• The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

  Up to £750.

• We Care Postgraduate Bursary

  The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.

  Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

• Professional Nurse Advocate
• Clinical Supervisor
• Clinical Team Leader
• Quality Improvement Lead
• Practice Development Lead

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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.