Social Work Practice Educator Training Programme - 20 credits per module
Birmingham City UniversityCity South, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course is being reviewed for 2026. The Social Work Practice Educator Training Programme has been developed as two standalone 20 credit modules for Stage 1 or Stage 2, which are taught at Level 7 (Master’s)....
Entry requirements
You must be qualified and registered as a social worker, working in a social work or social care setting (statutory, voluntary, private or independent). You should be supported and sponsored by an organisation and have access to an Assessor/designated Practice Educator. In some circumstances, access to an Assessor can be negotiated but may incur additional costs.
Please contact the course lead for discussion if this applies to you. For Stage 1 you must have at least 2 years post-qualifying practice experience. For Stage 2 you ordinarily need at least 3 years of post-qualifying practice experience and have successfully completed Stage 1.
You will need to provide one satisfactory work reference from your current employer prior to commencing the course.
Scholarships
Accelerate Scholarship
If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.
Up to £1,000Bowater Financial Assistance Award
Graduate Scholarship
20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Postgraduate Scholarships
BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.
Up to £3,000International Undergraduate Scholarships
BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.
Up to £5,000Sports Scholarship
Enhanced performance support funding.
The High Achievers' Scholarship
You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.
Up to £1,000
Cost of study
UK/Home: £900 per 20 credit module
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 Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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