Online/Distance
3 years
23-SEP-24
MSc - Master of Science
Health Studies
Taught
COURSE OVERVIEW
If you are a health and social care practitioner undertaking work-based learning, our Master’s degree in Enhanced Professional Practice is an excellent way for you to gain formal academic credit for your professional development.
The course is a highly flexible and modular programme led by your needs as a student and as a busy professional. You will cover key policy and practice related topics, and refine your critical research and analytical skills in relation to health and social care.
All modules, with the exception of the 60 credit dissertation module, are optional to give you the flexibility to choose what you learn.
Most students undertaking this course will be in full time employment in an area where there is commitment to work based learning as this programme allows postgraduate studies to be undertaken whilst working.
Apart from a core induction period at the start of the course to introduce you to the principles of work-based learning, learning and teaching is through a blended learning approach which enables you to undertake flexible study whilst working.
YOUR ENHANCED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Our extensive range of optional modules means that you can tailor your studies to your particular interests and area of practice.
Our academic staff are active in a wide range of research fields, including public health, psychology, sociology, midwifery, and nursing, offering an unrivalled mix of academic excellence and current policy and practice expertise.
Our career support services include:
Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.
We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.
For this course (per year)
£2,950
To be confirmed
To apply for this course you will need: to be employed within the health and social care sector; an appropriate degree or its equivalent from an approved institution (preferably 2:2 or above) evidence of recent academic study and/ or Continuous Professional Development; a minimum of two years’ experience and possession of a relevant professional portfolio.
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