Short Course in Practice Educator Training: Stage 1 PG Credit
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Short Course in Practice Educator Training: Stage 1 is a Level 7 programme designed for qualified and experienced social workers who support students in practice learning environments. The course focuses on developing high‑quality work‑based learning by exploring best practice in social work education, adult learning theory, and holistic assessment. Drawing on current research and professional standards, including the BASW Practice Capabilities Framework and Practice Educator Professional Standards, the course prepares practitioners to design effective learning curricula, integrate theory and values into practice education, and critically reflect on their role as practice educators.
Successful completion enables participants to achieve Stage 1 Practice Educator status. Funding: If you are being sponsored by your employer please contact your Learning and Development team for local application arrangements. Get in touch if you would like more information.
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Key highlights
- Leads to Stage 1 Practice Educator status on successful completion
- Aligned with BASW Practice Capabilities Framework and Practice Educator Standards
- Explores adult learning theory and holistic assessment of students
- Prepares you to design effective practice learning curricula
- Develops critical reflection on your role as a practice educator
- Level 7 postgraduate credit for experienced social workers
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesPostgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Practice Educator
- Senior Social Worker
- Practice Supervisor
- Social Work Practice Learning Lead
- Advanced Social Work Practitioner
Cost of study
International: £949 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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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