Leadership and Management for Social Work PgDip

Study modes: Part time evening

Course description: This programme covers key management functions and occupational requirements for excellence in management.(read more)

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Social Work DipSW

Study modes: Full time

Course description: Generic programme in year 1 followed by pathway of interest in year 2, from: work with children and families; adult and community care; work in voluntary sector; plus 3 placements in range of local social work agencies in statutory, voluntary and independent sectors.(read more)

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Social Research and Social Policy PgDip

Study modes: Full time

Course description: Core modules: The research process; dimensions of social policy research; key issues in social policy; researching community; substantive options: health policies in Britain; themes and issues in the study of Wales; housing policy.(read more)

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Sociology and Social Policy PgDip

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: This programme enables students to combine advanced level training in sociology and social policy; there are 3 available pathways: Quantitative; qualitative; and substantive; the programme enables students to formulate research questions in specific research contexts, select and use appropriate methods of data collection and analysis, manipulate and critically evaluate key concepts and issues, and present results in a systematic way.(read more)

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Social Work PgDip

Study modes: Full time

Course description: Year 1 modules: The context of social work; human development and functioning; social work theory and practice 1; professional practice 1 (unless otherwise exempt, students are required to pass a certificate in ICT competence to progress into year 2); year 2 modules: Harm, risk; care and protection; the organisational context; social work theory and practice 2; professional practice 2.(read more)

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Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (Severe, Profound and Complex) PgDip

Study modes: Distance with attendance

Course description: This programme is aimed at those who work with people with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties, such as teachers and lecturers, nurses, therapists, psychologists and support staff; it is primarily about the learning and development of children and adults with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties, particularly in the areas of cognition and communication.(read more)

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Nursing (Pre-Registration) PgDip

Study modes: Full time

Course description: This programme enable students to become highly competent, knowledgeable and skilful practitioners; practice experience represents 2 thirds of the programme, and students gain experience in a diverse range of practice settings; 3 pathways are offered: Adult; child; and mental health; adult nursing is about caring for people of all ages with critical and acute health care needs, and with longer-term and palliative care requirements.(read more)

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Autism (Adults) PgDip

Study modes: Distance with attendance

Course description: The programme explores current understandings of ASDs and the implications of this knowledge and research on practice; the rationale and research evidence for current interventions is presented with frameworks for evaluating these; students also investigate an aspect of their practice within the field of ASD.(read more)

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Social Work Management PgDip

Study modes: Part time evening

Course description: This is a part-time modular course with participants usually released from their agencies to attend 5 days on campus per module; students normally undertake 2 or 3 modules each year; compulsory modules (certificate): Effective learning for professional practice; people management in social services; managing service delivery; diploma as above, plus: Methods of professional enquiry (ethical and effective social research).(read more)

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Inclusion and Special Educational Needs PgDip

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: This programme is designed with two distinct groups of participants in mind: Those who wish to study a range of campus-based modules relating to ISEN; those on distance education modes who wish to combine modules from 2 programmes; the campus-based mode utilises lectures, seminars, tutorials, school visits, practical tasks and discussions.(read more)

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Advanced Social Work PgDip

Study modes: Full time

Course description: Develop advanced, specialist knowledge, and skills in: social policy; community research, and theories of culture; addresses broad range of social work areas, such as, a comparative study of social work in other European countries.(read more)

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Visual Impairment (Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children with a Visual Impairment) PgDip

Study modes: Distance with attendance

Course description: The programme aims: To develop the knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable teachers to work confidently and effectively in a variety of educational settings with children who have visual impairment, with their families and with the professionals who support them.(read more)

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Education Studies PgDip

Study modes: Part time evening

Course description: Students are able to design the course that matches their individual interests and aspirations by exercising a free choice from the modules; final award for students opting for a free choice of modules in MA; award for students specialising in dyslexia is MEd.(read more)

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Social Policy PgDip

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: This programme aims to introduce students to the study of social policy and to the recent, current and future political, economic and demographic context of policy-making; it is particularly suitable for those who have a 1st degree in another discipline and are seeking a move into the area of social policy; it is also suitable for international students with experience in social policy, welfare and care areas in their own country.(read more)

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Dyslexia Studies PgDip

Study modes: Part time evening

Course description: This programme offers opportunities for qualified teachers and other practitioners with some experience of teaching learners with functional literacy difficulties to develop a greater understanding of dyslexia/specific learning difficulties.(read more)

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Professional Studies (advanced) PgDip

Study modes: Part time evening

Course description: Students obtain credit towards the award in a variety of ways, most significantly from professional development activities undertaken within 5 years prior to entry; at diploma level, 4 of the 8 modules can be substituted with prior learning; at certificate level, 2 of the 4 modules can be substituted in this way.(read more)

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Social Work PgDip

Study modes: Full time

Course description: Year 1: Preparation for practice; social work methods and communication skills; critical perspectives on human growth and development; research methodology and strategy; year 2: critical perspectives in social welfare; partnership and advocacy: critical perspectives in working with service users; professional practice; dissertation (Master's only).(read more)

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Mental Health in Education PgDip

Study modes: Distance with attendance | Part time evening

Course description: This programme is designed for professionals working in education and other areas of multi-agency children’s services who are not specialists in mental health but wish to expand their understanding of mental health and well being in order to inform their practice; it enables students to develop a confident, critical understanding of the multiple dimensions of mental health; research on intervention approaches.(read more)

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Social Work PgDip

Study modes: Full time

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Clinical Primary and Community Care PgDip

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: This programme is suitable for doctors, nurses and any other health care professionals aiming to acquire specialised skills and qualifications in primary and community care; eg, covering all dimensions required in line with the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework or accreditation for GP/PwSI; the programme is unique in that it combines both academic and clinical aspects of community and primary care.(read more)

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