Enhanced Professional Practice (EPP)

Entry requirements

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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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The Enhanced Professional Practice course enables health and social care professionals undertaking work-based learning and practice development to gain academic credit for their learning.

In a practice driven environment such as health and social care, the concept of work based learning is a cornerstone for the continuing professional development of health and social care practitioners.

The Enhanced Professional Practice course is an academic award specifically developed around the needs of busy, practising health and social care professionals looking to gain academic credit for their learning.

It is a work-based, highly-flexible and modular programme which comprises ‘M’ level studies.

The degree will be delivered using a blended learning approach including some taught elements, Action Learning Sets, Supervision and other ICT approaches.

Modules typically include:

• Starting your professional development

• Policy influences on your practice

• Assessing your current practice

• How the evidence base can help you change your practice

• How can I make a change in practice?

• Advancing your own practice

• Teaching and learning in practice

Information for international students

Since its foundation in 1920, Swansea University has embraced opportunities to think globally. The vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures on campus greatly enriches our learning and teaching environment. We understand the type of support our international students need to help them settle into student life in a new country.

Fees and funding

Qualification and course duration

MSc

PGDip

PGCert

Course contact details