Professional Practice (PGCert)
This is an innovative and flexible course which can be tailored to meet individual or organisational needs. It aims to provide accessible and customised opportunities whilst recognising and accrediting experiential learning within the workplace.
Why learn what you already know?
This course will enable you to gain credits for your existing knowledge and skills, this is what we refer to as ‘experiential learning’.
Course details
- Part-time
- English
£30 per credit
£5 per credit for experiential learning
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
The course is customisable to your own career path, but a typical path might include the Recognition and Accreditation of Learning Module (RAL) through which you can claim the credit for experiential learning and 20 additional credits for your reflective review. It is then highly recommended that you undertake the Research Methods module prior to undertaking a Work-based Learning Project module where you will gain research and presentation skills.
Optional
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(20 + (40-160 credit claim))
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Compulsory option
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Year 2
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
Year 3
Year 4
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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Applicants should have 5 years of work experience.
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A variety of assessments will be used to challenge learners. There is a strong academic focus within the programme alongside the development of practical skills.
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There are no additional required costs for the course. There is the option to undertake an Insights Psychometric assessment.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section on our website.