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Course summary
- Study modules in clinical skills, professional development, research, service development, education and leadership and management.
- Gain awards credit towards a postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or masters in Advanced Professional Development.
- Develop your professional practice, building on expertise you already possess.
Continuing professional development is a key requirement of health and social care professionals. This flexible course allows you to tailor your studies according to your own development needs, helping you to progress to more advanced or specialist roles.
How you learn
Your lecturer's view
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The full MSc (180 credits) is achieved by studying the 2 mandatory modules of the Dissertation (60 credits) and Researching for Practice (15 credits). The remaining credit is accrued through your own individual module choices from a wide range of modules to support the personalised nature of your development. You will be supported in your choices by a course tutor underpinned by guidance on the pillars of advanced practice. Step off awards of a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) or Postgraduate Diploma (120) credits are available.
Course leaders and tutors
Sheela Macwan
Senior Lecturer and Professional Development FacilitatorSheela is the Course leader for MSc Radiotherapy Planning Practice and MSc Advancing Professional Practice.
Applied learning
The flexible pathway of modular study allows you to choose how and when you study depending on your needs, tailoring your course to meet personal and workplace goals.
Find out more about the advancing professional practice framework of modules by visiting our continuing professional development website.
You learn through
- distance learning
- block and day study
Future careers
You are able to tailor your learning towards your specific career aspirations. This course supports development of clinical, professional and personal skills towards specialist or advanced practice roles.
Where will I study?
You study at Collegiate Campus through a structured mix of online lessons and face-to-face teaching with access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
Collegiate campus
Collegiate Campus can be found just off Ecclesall Road, a bustling student district.
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Collegiate library
Collegiate Library can be found just off Ecclesall Road. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
Entry requirements depend on your module choice. Normally you need a first degree or equivalent. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more
Some modules may require previous clinical or management experience.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.
Additional information for EU/International students
This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, contact our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
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| Module: Dissertation 45 Credits | Credits: 45 |
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| Module: Dissertation 60 Credits | Credits: 60 |
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| Module: Researching For Practice (Distance Learning) | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Researching For Practice (Taught) | Credits: 15 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2021/22 is £8,490 for the course. For part-time study the fee will be calculated pro-rata each year based on the number of credits studied (£710 for 15 credits or £1,415 for 30 credits).
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Health and social care management courses (PDF, 197.4KB)Legal information
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