Mastering Professional Practice
Credit bearing module
Key facts
Course code
HESC7012
Start dates
January 2023
Application deadline
1 January (for a January start).
Location
Academic level
7
Academic credits
20
Overview
This Mastering Professional Practice module is designed for postgraduate students who are registered health care professionals. It aims to extend your understanding of professional practice beyond that of competence to one of mastery.
In this module we'll examine the nature of professional practice, including the concepts and theoretical perspectives of your own profession. You'll analyse and debate key theories and issues in the advancement of your professional practice. You'll be able to blend this knowledge with your own experiences to arrive at a new way of knowing and enacting your professional role.
You'll be supported in the enhancement of self-awareness and personal/professional growth through the use of strategies that include reflective practice and critical thinking. You will be facilitated in analysing and debating real issues from your practice, using student-centred learning approaches such as online action learning and online group discussion.
You will be assessed 100% through coursework.
This module is compulsory for the awards of PG Cert/PG Dip/MSc in Nursing Studies.
How to apply
Entry requirements
You must normally be from a healthcare background and have support from a manager to undertake this module of study.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
English language requirements
In addition to the academic entry qualifications, if your first language is not English you must demonstrate that your level of English is appropriate for study at postgraduate level. An IELTS overall score of 6.5 is required for this course.
Application process
Apply through our Moodle Portal.
If you wish to take this as a standalone module then you can apply to be a postgraduate associate student using our online application portal. You will need to register for the portal prior to proceeding with an application.
Tuition fees
Questions about fees?
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Tuition fees
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.
How and when to pay
Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
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- For information about refunds please visit our Refund policy page
Financial support and scholarships
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.
Programme changes:
On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been
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changes to programmes page.