Postgraduate Certificate in Practice Education
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
This award is offered for experienced practitioners working within health or social care who have an interest in supporting and developing learning; for those who wish to promote good quality professional standards via sound education and assessment, and for those who assess higher levels of practice. This programme is delivered as distance learning and is suitable for those who have undertaken initial mentor/supervisor preparation, or those who have experience within the mentoring/assessing field who wish to extend knowledge in this arena. As well as the timetabled Tuesday learning, the programme is designed for you to engage with an additional 150 hours of self-directed study each module.
Key highlights
- Designed for experienced health and social care practitioners supporting learning
- Develops skills in education and assessment of professional practice
- Prepares you to assess higher levels of practice
- Delivered by distance learning with timetabled Tuesday sessions
- Around 150 hours of self-directed study per module
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Practice educator
- Practice assessor
- Clinical educator
- Practice learning facilitator
- Practice supervisor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £2,915 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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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