Professional Education and Training PgCert/PgDip/MA

Established in 1995, this programme offers a unique pathway for graduates to change career direction and to advance their careers as educators and trainers. Free-standing modules can be taken as part of your Continuing Professional Development.
Excellent tutorial support and guidance for professional development planning is offered to all students.
This course incorporates recent changes in social work education and professional regulation, eg the Chief Social Workers' Knowledge and Skills Statements; revised Standards of Proficiency for Social Workers set by the Health and Care Professions Council; Dept of Education's Knowledge and Skills Statement for Practice Leaders and Practice Supervisors in Child and Family Social Work and Dept of Health's Knowledge and Skills Statement for Social Work Supervisors in Adult Social Care.
Students undertaking the entire 3-year part-time MA PET route may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Loan
Research-led teaching and innovative approaches to learning.
A purpose-built Practice Learning Suite to learn and practise education and training skills.
The opportunity to apply your learning directly to your practice is a feature of all modules.
International and national focus to develop further awareness and understanding of social work interventions in different cultural and policy environments.
Opportunity to attend regular seminars and conferences organised by the research team featuring cutting edge research in social work.
Excellent career advancement prospects.

This course provides a career development pathway for those wishing to specialise in professional education and training within their professional field relevant to social work and or social care. All modules include practice elements, are research-informed and can be chosen to suit your professional needs. The course is also a springboard for continuation to doctoral studies.

A first or second class honours degree (BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons), or Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant subject to the course and a relevant professional qualification; or
a professional qualification in social work or related profession, and substantial current or recent experience in a relevant setting for the course. 'Substantial' experience may be considered in the light of the applicant's qualitative rather than quantitative experience.